09 Mar 2018 | 05:14 PM UTC
Senegal: Police disperse opposition protest in Dakar March 9 /update 1
Security forces use tear gas to disperse opposition protesters in Dakar March 9; two protesters arrested
Event
On Friday, March 9, Senegalese security forces dispersed a protest organized by the Initiative pour des Elections Démocratiques (IED) opposition coalition in Dakar. According to local sources, police officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd and arrested at least two protesters. Further demonstrations are likely in the coming days and weeks.
Context
The IED opposition coalition is demanding the resignation of Minister of the Interior Aly Ngouille Ndiaye and transparency in the upcoming 2019 presidential elections.
Advice
Individuals in Dakar are advised to remain vigilant, monitor the situation via local media, and avoid any form of public demonstration or public gathering due to the risk of violence.
