Clashes at Dakar against Anti-Terrorism Law

Demonstrators clashed with police in Dakar on Friday, as they protested against a draft anti-terrorism law and a reform to the penal code proposed by the government.

Security forces were deployed outside the National Assembly, where the law was being debated, and at various points in the city since early on Friday.

Demonstrators clashed with police in Dakar on Friday, as they protested against a draft anti-terrorism law and a reform to the penal code proposed by the government.

Security forces were deployed outside the National Assembly, where the law was being debated, and at various points in the city since early on Friday.