Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko whose arrest prompted nationwide protests resulting in riots have just been released from prison within the last hour.
Senegal has been in turmoil in the last few days when Sonko who has overwhelming support of the youth was arrested based upon accusations of rape by his masseuse.
Sonko has insisted on his innocence pointing out that there was a third person in the massage room at all times. His initial arrest was prevented by a team of supporters after which he agreed to turn himself in.
However, he was intercepted and extracted from his vehicle while on his way along with a large crowd of supporters.
The youth believed Sonko’s anti-France stance may have played a role in his current troubles. Many believe the masseuse was influenced by money to accuse him and suspect that France is behind the character assassination.
As a result the burning and looting associated with rioting in Senegal have mostly been targeted at known french-owned businesses such as Total filling stations and Auchan Supermarkets.
Geedy Diallo, DNT News, Dakar.
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