Following Ousmane Sonko, a prominent member of the opposition, who was detained on Friday and is charged with seven offences including criminal conspiracy and preparing an uprising, the decision to shut off the internet services was made.
Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the US Department of State has said that as a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage witnessed in many parts of the country, according to an official statement of the US Department of State.
Dakar [Senegal], March 6 (ANI): At least four people were killed in clashes between activists and police, which erupted in Senegal, after the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.