Senegalese opposition leader jailed for two years for ‘corrupting youth’
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By Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in prison for “corrupting youth,” according to state media. The conviction means Sonko, who has a large youth following and is the leader of the PASTEF party (Patriots of Senegal for Ethics, Wo…
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Government critic Ousmane Sonko was acquitted of rape charges but found guilty of "corrupting youth." His trial has triggered street protests in Senegal.
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By Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in prison for “corrupting youth,” according to state media. The conviction means Sonko, who has a large youth following and is the leader of the PASTEF party (Patriots of Senegal for Ethics, Wo…
A case involving a rape charge against Ousmane Sonko has monopolized the country’s political life and raised concerns over the prosecution of political opponents.
A court in Senegal on Thursday sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years' jail on charges of "corrupting youth" but acquitted him…
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