Protests over the defamation trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko flared violence in several cities across the country since it opened on 16 March, leaving at least one person dead.
DAKAR, Senegal - Senegal's president, Macky Sall, asked the government on Wednesday to take measures to "preserve public order" after protests over the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left at least one person dead.
A man was killed on Tuesday during clashes between Sonko's supporters and police, according to local officials.
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