Custom Officer Shoots And Kill Protester

Date of Occurrence

February 13, 2017
State/Country

Sekoto, Senegal

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Description

A customs officer shot and killed a protester in the village of Sekoto, in the eastern province of Saraya, during a clash with a group of local residents following authorities’ seizure of unregulated gold mining equipment.

Actions Taken

The two customs officers involved in the case were taken into custody pending an investigation, which was still pending at year’s end.

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Date of Occurrence

2017-02-13
State/Country

Sekoto
Perpetrator

Senegalese Customs

Location

Sekoto, Senegal

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Region

Senegal

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Unlawful Killings, Physical Attacks, Torture, Degrading Treatment

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Custom Officer Shoots And Kill Protester

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