From RFI 24/03/2023
A march in Dakar on Wednesday 29 March, on the eve of the trial of Ousmane
Sonko for defamation against the Minister of Tourism. Demonstrations "in
the 46 departments of the country" on Thursday 30 March, and mobilisations
on 3 April, before the bank holidays. This is the plan of action announced Friday
24 March by the leaders of Yewwi Askan Wi, opposition coalition, in the absence of Ousmane Sonko.
"The ultimate goal", according to Déthié Fall, one of the leaders of
the coalition, "is the departure of President Macky Sall on 25 February
2024, and the participation of all candidates" in the election.
Yewwi Askan Wi also denounces "arbitrary" arrests after the clashes
that occurred last week, in connection with the trial of Ousmane Sonko. This is
the case of El Malick Ndiaye, head of communication of the party Pastef, for
"dissemination of false news" according to his lawyer and Dr. Babacar
Niang, owner of the clinic where Ousmane Sonko was hospitalized for five days.
Creation of a platform
In this arm wrestling, the government is also determined. In the Council of
Ministers this week, President Macky Sall called for "measures to ensure
the absolute security of people and property", citing "the imperative
of preserving democratic gains and public order".
At the same time, some sixty political organisations from the opposition and
civil society announced the creation of a platform "for the defence of
democratic gains", and against a candidacy of the Head of State for a
third term.
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