Crisis in Senegal: clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Dakar

2024-02-09T15:43:43.166Z

Highlights: Groups of young people seek to gather near the Place de la Nation in Dakar to protest the postponement of the presidential election. Small mobile groups in adjacent streets try to get closer by throwing stones, but they are kept at bay by police in riot gear. All access to the square is closed, AFP journalists noted. More information to come, AFP said in a statement. The situation in Senegal has been described as a 'crisis' by President Macky Sall. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.

Groups of young people seek to gather near the Place de la Nation in Dakar to protest the postponement of the presidential election.