Security forces repress peaceful protesters on a march with teargas and batons

Date of Occurrence

July 4, 2017
State/Country

Dakar, Senegal

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Description

Security forces used tear gas and batons to repress a peaceful demonstration organized by former President and opposition leader Abdoulaye Wade. The authorities stopped the protest under a 2011 decree banning all assemblies in city centre.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2017-07-04
State/Country

Dakar, Senegal
Security Agents Involved

The police
Source

https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/africa/senegal/report-senegal/

Location

Region

Senegal

Rights & Freedom Violated

Right to Freedom of Association

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