22 May 2018 | 08:14 PM UTC
Senegal: Nationwide student strike and protests continue May 22 /update 2
Student strikes and protests continue nationwide as of May 22; avoid all protests
Event
As of Tuesday, May 22, public university students have continued a nationwide strike. The strike, organized to protest the killing of a student by security forces, has been ongoing since Tuesday, May 15. On Tuesday, students also staged a sit-in near the Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) in Dakar. According to local sources, the demonstration remained peaceful. Further protests are possible in cities throughout Senegal in the coming days; violence between demonstrators and security forces cannot be ruled out.
Context
Violent student protests broke out throughout Senegal on Tuesday, May 15, following the death of a student during clashes with security forces near Gaston Berger University in Saint Louis. The initial demonstration was organized by students demanding the payment of scholarships.
Advice
Individuals in Senegal 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.
