Senegal police smash car, forcibly remove opposition leader

Published February 16, 2023 9:51 AM

By BABACAR DIONE
Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police in Senegal have smashed the windows of a top opposition leader’s car and forced him from the vehicle after he appeared in court. Ousmane Sonko is being sued for defamation and public insults, charges stemming from accusations he made against Senegal’s tourism minister at a news conference last year. Videos on social media seen by The Associated Press, show police breaking the windows of Sonko’s car Thursday and physically removing him from the back seat. The trial comes as Sonko also faces charges of rape that his supporters say are politically motivated. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in jail and would be barred from running for president.

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