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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Hunger-striking Senegalese opposition leader Sonko struck off electoral roll

Ousmane Sonko, President of the opposition party Senegalese Patriots for Work, Ethics and Brotherhood (PASTEF), is also the mayor in Ziguinchor. Photo from 3 July 2022. © AFP - MUHAMADOU BITTAYE

Detained Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been removed from the country's electoral roll in a move denounced by his political party as "inhumane persecution". Sonko, who is in hospital on hunger strike, was transferred to intensive care after his condition weakened overnight, the party added.

Senegal's media have speculated for days that Sonko may be struck off the electoral list, RFI's correspondent in Dakar reported.

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