Senegal: Human rights violations on the rise in run up to election
Summary This is a follow-up on a shorter statement published on 31 March, and provides further detail and analysis of recent events in Senegal, including […]
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Senegal: Protect democracy and human rights and stop pressuring civic space
ARTICLE 19 is alarmed by the ongoing restrictions on civic space in Senegal, making the exercise of public freedoms extremely difficult, particularly rights to freedom […]
Senegal: Violence against anti-government opinions threatens democracy
ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned about the current political situation and escalating tensions in Senegal. From 4 January to 16 February 2023, ARTICLE 19 observed a range […]
Senegal: ARTICLE 19 has written to the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa regarding deteriorating conditions for freedom of expression in Senegal, including the arrest and prosecution of several journalists.
Hon. Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-SonoSpecial Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to InformationAfrican Union London – Dakar, 11 January 2023 Request for intervention – Senegal […]
Senegal: Arrest of journalist violates vital rights and freedoms
ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the arrest and detention of investigative journalist Pape Alé Niang on Sunday, 6 November, 2022. Niang is being prosecuted for disseminating […]