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Dozens of protesters take to the streets of Senegal's capital after two Senegalese opposition figures were arrested. Barthelemy Dias and Ousmane Sonko, both fierce critics of President Macky Sall, were detained as they headed in a motorcade to the appeals court in Dakar for a hearing involving Dias' conviction in a fatal shooting. IMAGES
Clashes break out between supporters of Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko and security forces as Sonko made his way to a court for a hearing on charges of rape against him. Sonko's journey through Dakar under heavy police surveillance finished with tear gas being fired to disperse groups of excited supporters who gathered along his path. IMAGES
Senegal has deployed armoured cars in the capital Dakar after days of deadly protests, as supporters of detained opposition leader Ousmane Sonko held fresh demonstrations. A judge has ordered Sonko's release, though he has been formally charged with rape. He says the charges are politically motivated. IMAGES
Senegalese security forces use tear gas against youths trying to gather in the centre of the capital Dakar to protest a delay of presidential polls. IMAGES
Supporters of Senegal's detained main opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, protest outside a court where a judge has ordered his release. Sonko has been formally charged with rape. Five people including a schoolboy have been killed in clashes sparked by the arrest of Sonko and dozens of his supporters. IMAGES
Dozens of demonstrators and security forces clash in Senegal's capital Dakar, one day after the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is being held in custody. His arrest has sparked the country's worst violence in years. IMAGES
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