Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have escalated with the militarized police force responding with excessive force. The unrest was triggered by the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting youth, amidst his trial for rape. Amnesty Senegal reported at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during the protests. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. Protesters view the charges against Sonko as a political move to prevent him from running in the presidential elections. The police have been accused of using children as human shields and hiring armed civilians to quell the protests.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have escalated with a militarized police response, resulting in at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries. The unrest was sparked by charges against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, which protesters believe are politically motivated by President Macky Sall to suppress opposition. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police and the use of armed men in plain clothes. Interior Minister Antoine Diom denies misuse of force. The situation remains tense as the country grapples with the aftermath of the protests.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced rape charges, which he was acquitted of. However, other charges could prevent him from running in the presidential elections. Amnesty Senegal reported at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during protests, with police using excessive force and armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, allegedly hired by the state. The government has restricted social media and internet access and called for an investigation into the violence. Interior Minister Antoine Diom insists the security forces are professional, despite allegations of using a child as a human shield. The future for injured protester Omar and Senegal remains uncertain.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is experiencing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced trial for rape. Amnesty Senegal reports 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during protests, with many victims under 30. The government's response included internet restrictions and alleged use of excessive force by police and plainclothes armed men, known as nervis. Interior Minister Antoine Diom denies misuse of force. The unrest has left individuals like Omar, injured and unable to work, uncertain about their future and the country's direction.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have escalated with militarized police and hired armed men, known as nervis, using excessive force. Amnesty Senegal reports 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, with many victims under 30. Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's acquittal on rape charges has not eased tensions, as other charges threaten his presidential candidacy. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. Interior Minister Antoine Diom defends the professionalism of the security forces. The unrest has left individuals like Omar, a mobile phone repairman shot during protests, uncertain about their future and the country's direction.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is experiencing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced rape charges, which he was acquitted of. However, other charges could prevent him from running in the presidential elections. Amnesty Senegal reported at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during protests, with police using excessive force and armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, allegedly hired by the state. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and the Interior Minister claims the security forces are professional. The unrest has left many, like Omar, a mobile phone repairman who was shot and may face paralysis, uncertain about their future and the country's direction.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is experiencing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced rape charges, which he was acquitted of. However, other charges could prevent him from running in the presidential elections. Amnesty Senegal reported at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during protests, with police using excessive force and armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, allegedly hired by the state. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. Interior Minister Antoine Diom insists the security forces are professional, despite allegations of using a child as a human shield. The unrest has left individuals like Omar, injured by a bullet, uncertain about their future and the country's direction.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced trial for rape. Amnesty Senegal reported at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during protests, with many victims under 30. The police and hired armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, are accused of using excessive force. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. Interior Minister Antoine Diom insists the security forces are professional. The future for injured protesters like Omar, who can no longer work, and for Senegal remains uncertain.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have escalated with militarized police responding with excessive force, resulting in at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries. The unrest was sparked by charges against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, which protesters believe are politically motivated to prevent him from running in presidential elections. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and Amnesty Senegal reports the involvement of armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, in the crackdown. Interior Minister Antoine Diom denies misuse of force by police. The situation has left individuals like Omar, injured during protests, uncertain about their future and the country's direction.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is experiencing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced charges that could bar him from elections. Amnesty Senegal reported 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during protests, with police using excessive force and armed men in plain clothes. The government restricted social media and internet access, and called for an investigation into the violence. Interior Minister Antoine Diom defended the security forces' professionalism. The unrest has left individuals like Omar, injured during protests, uncertain about their future.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced trial for rape. Amnesty Senegal reports 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries during protests, with many victims under 30. The government has been accused of using excessive force and hiring armed civilians, known as nervis, to quell demonstrations. Interior Minister Antoine Diom denies misuse of force. The unrest has led to internet restrictions, and the future for injured protesters like Omar, who can no longer work, remains uncertain.

Senegal, typically a stable country in West Africa, is experiencing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have escalated with a militarized police response, resulting in at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries. The unrest was triggered by the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was acquitted of rape but faces charges that could bar him from presidential elections. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police and the use of armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, by the state. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and the Interior Minister claims the security forces are professional. The situation has left many, like mobile phone repairman Omar, injured and uncertain about their future.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is experiencing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was accused of corrupting youth and faced trial for rape. Amnesty Senegal reports 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, with police using excessive force and armed plainclothes men, known as nervis, allegedly hired by the state. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. Interior Minister Antoine Diom denies police misconduct. The unrest has left many, like mobile phone repairman Omar, injured and uncertain about their future.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting youth amidst a rape trial. Amnesty Senegal reported at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, with victims mostly under 30. The police, accused of using excessive force, are supported by armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the protest violence. Interior Minister Antoine Diom defends the professionalism of the security forces. The unrest has left individuals like Omar, injured by a bullet, uncertain about their future and the country's direction.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have escalated with an increasingly militarized police force responding to demonstrators. During recent protests, sparked by charges against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, at least 23 people were killed and nearly 400 wounded. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police and the involvement of armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, allegedly hired by the state. Interior Minister Antoine Diom insists the security forces are professional. The unrest has left many, like mobile phone repairman Omar, injured and uncertain about their future employment and the country's direction.

Senegal, typically seen as stable, is facing civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests escalated after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was charged, leading to violent confrontations with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reported at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, with many victims under 30. The government has restricted social media and internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. Amnesty Senegal's Seydi Gassama highlighted the use of plainclothes armed men, known as nervis, by the state. Interior Minister Antoine Diom insists the security forces are professional. The future remains uncertain for the injured and unemployed youth like Omar.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive use of force by police, including the involvement of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access during the unrest, while President Macky Sall faces accusations of suppressing opposition. The situation remains tense, with significant implications for the country's political future.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could disqualify him from the presidential race. The government has responded with a militarized police force, leading to numerous casualties and injuries. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall calls for an investigation into the violence. The situation remains tense, with significant implications for Senegal's political future.

Senegal, once considered a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived political suppression. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall calls for an investigation. The unrest has left many injured and has raised concerns about the future stability of Senegal.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived government clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports that at least 23 people were killed and nearly 400 wounded, with many victims under 30. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and there are allegations of the state hiring armed men to enforce security. The situation remains tense as the government calls for an investigation into the violence.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could bar him from presidential elections. The government has responded with a militarized police force, leading to numerous casualties and allegations of excessive force. Amnesty Senegal reports the use of armed men in plain clothes, while the government defends its actions. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could disqualify him from the presidential race. The government's response, including the use of militarized police and armed men in plain clothes, has been widely criticized. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force and human rights abuses, while the government defends its actions. The unrest has led to deaths, injuries, and significant social media restrictions, highlighting the tense political climate.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access during the unrest, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The situation remains tense, with many young people feeling disenfranchised and uncertain about their future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force and the use of armed men by the state, while the government defends its actions. The unrest has resulted in deaths, injuries, and significant social media restrictions, with President Macky Sall accused of suppressing opposition.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests have erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, with many young demonstrators facing violent responses from a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes, while the government defends its actions as necessary for security. The unrest has led to deaths, injuries, and significant social media restrictions, with President Macky Sall calling for an investigation into the violence.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, mostly among young people. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and there are allegations of excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes. President Macky Sall is accused of suppressing the opposition, while the government defends its actions as necessary for maintaining order.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall faces accusations of suppressing the opposition. The unrest has left many injured and fearful, with the future of Senegal uncertain.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived government suppression. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, with accusations of excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall faces criticism for allegedly suppressing opposition. The situation remains tense, with ongoing investigations into the violence.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest driven by high youth unemployment and perceived government clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall faces accusations of suppressing opposition. The unrest has resulted in numerous casualties and widespread fear among citizens.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived government clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could bar him from presidential elections. The government's response has included militarized police and alleged use of armed men in plain clothes, leading to numerous casualties. Amnesty Senegal and other critics accuse the government of excessive force, while officials defend their actions. The unrest has left many, like the injured protester Omar, uncertain about their future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests have been met with increasing police militarization, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's legal troubles are seen by many as an attempt by President Macky Sall to suppress political opposition. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access during the unrest, and President Sall has called for an investigation into the violence.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access during the unrest. President Macky Sall's administration faces accusations of suppressing opposition, while the police deny using inappropriate force. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, with accusations of excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall faces criticism for allegedly suppressing the opposition. The situation remains tense, with ongoing investigations into the violence.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could bar him from presidential elections. The government has responded with a militarized police force, leading to numerous casualties and allegations of excessive force. Amnesty Senegal reports the use of armed men in plain clothes, known as nervis, to suppress protests. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall calls for an investigation into the violence. The situation remains tense, with significant implications for Senegal's political future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall is accused of suppressing opposition. The unrest has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, with many young people affected.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived government clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could bar him from presidential elections. The government has responded with a militarized police force, leading to numerous casualties and allegations of excessive force. Amnesty Senegal reports that armed men, allegedly hired by the state, are participating in the suppression of protests. The government defends its actions, claiming appropriate force is used, while the youth express frustration over their dire economic situation.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest driven by high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes by the state. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall faces accusations of suppressing opposition. The unrest has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, with the future of the nation remaining uncertain.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access during the unrest. President Macky Sall's administration faces accusations of suppressing opposition, while the police deny using inappropriate force. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The situation remains tense, with many young people feeling disenfranchised and without employment opportunities.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The unrest has left many injured and fearful, with the future of Senegal uncertain.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could bar him from presidential elections. The government has responded with militarized police force, leading to numerous casualties and injuries. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force and the use of armed men by the state. The government defends its actions, but the unrest has left many, like Omar, facing uncertain futures.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and restrictions on civil rights. Protests have been met with increasing police militarization, resulting in casualties and injuries. Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's legal troubles have intensified tensions, with accusations against President Macky Sall of suppressing opposition. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government defends its actions, claiming appropriate force is used. The unrest has led to social media restrictions and a call for an investigation into the violence.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall faces accusations of suppressing the opposition. The unrest has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, with many young people affected.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes by the state. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall calls for an investigation into the violence. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have erupted, met with force from a militarized police force. Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's legal troubles have intensified the situation, with accusations against President Macky Sall of suppressing opposition. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive police force, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and an investigation into the violence has been called. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The unrest has left many, like 27-year-old Omar, injured and uncertain about the future.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest driven by high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports at least 23 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, with accusations of excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall faces criticism for allegedly suppressing opposition. The situation remains tense as the country grapples with the aftermath of the violence.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports that at least 23 people were killed and nearly 400 wounded, with many victims under 30. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and there are allegations of excessive force and the use of armed men in plain clothes by the police. President Macky Sall's administration faces accusations of suppressing opposition, while the future remains uncertain for many, including injured protesters like Omar.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with an increasingly militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access during the unrest. President Macky Sall's administration faces criticism for its handling of the situation, with accusations of suppressing opposition and using inappropriate force against protesters.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived government clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges that could bar him from future elections. The government's response, including the use of militarized police and armed men in plain clothes, has led to numerous casualties and widespread fear. Amnesty Senegal and other observers criticize the excessive force used by security services, while the government defends its actions. The unrest has left many, like the injured protester Omar, uncertain about their future.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall has called for an investigation into the violence. The situation remains tense, with many young people feeling disenfranchised and without prospects.

Senegal, once a model of stability in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest driven by high youth unemployment and government crackdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted following the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, while President Macky Sall faces accusations of suppressing opposition. The unrest has resulted in numerous casualties and widespread fear among citizens.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and civil rights clampdowns. Protests have been met with increasing force from a militarized police force, resulting in numerous casualties. Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's legal troubles are seen by many as an attempt by President Macky Sall to suppress dissent. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government defends its actions, but the situation remains tense, with significant implications for the country's future stability.

Senegal, once seen as a stable nation in West Africa, is experiencing significant civil unrest due to high youth unemployment and perceived clampdowns on civil rights. Protests erupted after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was found guilty of corrupting the youth, leading to violent clashes with a militarized police force. Amnesty Senegal reports excessive force by police, including the use of armed men in plain clothes. The government has restricted social media and mobile internet access, and President Macky Sall faces accusations of suppressing opposition. The unrest has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, with the future of the nation remaining uncertain.

The article explores the deteriorating colonial-era architecture in Bissau, Guinea Bissau, highlighting the impact of historical and ongoing political instability. It reflects on the country's colonial past, the civil war, and the struggle for independence led by the PAIGC. The narrative includes personal stories, such as that of Joao Arlene da Costa, who is restoring his colonial-era home, and touches on the stalled development plans due to political conflicts. Despite the neglect, the historical buildings stand as a testament to the country's rich and tumultuous history.

Guinea Bissau's Carnival showcased the country's biodiversity through traditional dances and costumes made from natural materials. The event emphasized the connection between culture and the environment, with organizers expressing concern over the loss of cultural traditions. The carnival theme, 'Rescue and Promote Our Culture,' aimed to remind people of the importance of preserving their heritage. Despite the mix of modern and traditional styles, the event was a celebration of unity and enjoyment.