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Senegalese opponent Sonko formally charged and detained, says his lawyer

Ousmane Sonko, a vocal critic of Senegal's President Macky Sall, was arrested on July 28, 2023. © John Wessels, AFP

Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday was charged with fomenting insurrection, three days after being arrested at his home, one of his lawyers told reporters. Sonko said Sunday he is now on hunger strike after being arrested this week.

Sonko, a fierce critic of President Macky Sall, "was charged and placed in custody" after appearing before a judge, lawyer Ousseynou Ngom told AFP.

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