The Russian Embassy in Senegal advises Russians not to leave their homes in case of a tense domestic political situation and the possibility of mass protests in the country. This is specified area Russian diplomatic mission in Senegal and Gambia.
“In Senegal, mass protests by aggressive youth are likely across the country due to the tense domestic political situation in the country (opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was sentenced to two years in prison),” the Russian embassy in the country said in a warning. .
Senegalese officials stated that nine people were killed and many injured during the protests.
The embassy also strongly recommended that Russian citizens refuse to travel to Senegal.
The diplomatic mission added that residences should only be left when necessary.
On June 1, the Dakar Criminal Court found Sonko, 48, guilty of child abuse and cleared her of rape and death threats. After the decision was announced, the politician urged his supporters to take to the streets to protest. As a result, protests in some places were accompanied by looting of shops.
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Source: Gazeta
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