Summary of facts
The complaint was filed following the conviction of Mr. Sonko, a Senegalese opposition figure, on June 1, 2023, to a two-year prison sentence without suspension in a morals case. His conviction triggered the worst unrest Senegal has experienced in years. The clashes caused at least 16 deaths according to the authorities, 23 according to the NGO Amnesty International and 30 according to the opposition.
Complaint
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