Senegal’s authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections, Human Rights Watch said today. “The recent deaths and injuries of protesters should not lead to further abuse,” said Ilaria Allegrozzi, senior researcher at Human Rights Watch. Any investigation into Tounkara’s death should not be influenced by government officials’ statements, Human Rights Watch said. “She told me that she was kicked in the head and in the neck,” her brother told Human Rights Watch. As the political crisis unfolds, authorities need to respect basic rights.”Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Human Rights Watch (HRW).
