Thousands of supporters celebrate as Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye are released from prison in Dakar. Sonko, a main opponent of President Sall, had endorsed Faye to replace him on the ballot for the 2024 poll. Their release follows President Sall's proposal for amnesty for acts committed during political demonstrations.
Thousands of supporters of the Senegal ese opposition leaders Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were celebrating on Friday after the pair emerged from prison in Dakar. Ousmane Sonko , who is expected to return home on Friday afternoon, has emerged as one of Sall's main opponents since coming third in the 2019 presidential election .
But after he was disqualified from running in the 2024 poll he then endorsed Faye to replace him on the ballot even though he had also been in prison since April 2023. As rumours of the men's release began to circulate on social media, crowds took to the streets of the capital to celebrate. "It's a joy. It's incredible. They released Ousmane Sonko," said 31-year-old Mamadou Mballo Mane. Their liberation comes after 62-year-old Sall proposed a bill granting amnesty for acts committed in connection with political demonstrations since 2021. Sall, who has ruled in Senegal since April 2012, is not standing for re-election. His sudden decision to defer the February presidential vote sparked clashes that left four dead
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