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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mark Banchereau and Babacar Dione

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Senegal revises amnesty law that covered deadly protests - What They Never Told You

Senegal's parliament approved revisions to a law passed under the former president that granted amnesty for offences committed during deadly opposition protests in the West African country.

The law was passed in March 2024, shortly before the presidential election, and granted amnesty for offences by both security forces and protesters during violent demonstrations between 2021 and 2024. Rights group Amnesty International said at least 65 people were killed during the clashes.

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