The Movement for the Defense of Democracy (M2D) launched a new call for mobilization for a peaceful meeting this Saturday, March 13th. The coalition formed last week brings together opposition political parties (including Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef) and civil society movements (including the Y’en a Marre). M2D had suspended the planned demonstrations until Tuesday and Wednesday after several days of demonstrations and violence, leaving at least 5 dead, according to the official report, 11 according to the opposition.
as reported from Dakar,Charlotte Idrac
For the movement in defense of democracy, the “struggle” continues. M2D explains having heard “many calls”, including from religious guides, saying it was “concerned about peace and stability” to justify suspension of demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow, but announces two new meetings.
First this Friday with a day of “mourning” in tribute to the victims of the recent demonstrations and then on Saturday 13 March, a call for a peaceful demonstration in Dakar place de la Nation, but also in the regions and in the diaspora the national flag. To defend “democracy and the rule of law”.
The movement has made several demands, including the immediate and unconditional release of those it describes as “political prisoners.” He condemns new arrests in connection with recent protests.
New appeal therefore after a very important mobilization on Monday in the capital at the same place in the nation but also in the region. Mobilization forwarded on social networks with the hashtag #FreeSenegal. No comments from the movement on the call for calm and adjustment launched Monday night by President Macky Sall, the head of state, who claims to have “understood” the concerns and concerns of young people.
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