Authorities to set up 'impartial and independent' commission to investigate March deadly protests Published at 11.05.2021 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: protest Read more
Antiterrorism laws further threaten civic space in Senegal Published at 27.07.2021 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: LGBTI protest disruption women excessive force protest restrictive law protestor(s) detained non state actors Read more
Lois antiterroristes : une nouvelle menace pour l'espace civique Published at 30.07.2021 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: LGBTI protest disruption women excessive force protest restrictive law protestor(s) detained non state actors Read more
Journalists subjected to threats, intimidation, protesters killed ahead of legislative elections of 31st July 2022 Published at 29.07.2022 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: protest disruption positive CS development excessive force public vilification prevention of protest killing of protestors time,place restrictions protestor(s) detained Read more
Draconian draft anti-LGBTQI+ law blocked from being considered in National Assembly Published at 01.03.2022 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: LGBTI women prevention of protest restrictive law time,place restrictions positive CS development protest Read more
Des manifestants tués et des journalistes menacés et intimidés à l'approche des élections législatives du 31 juillet 2022 Published at 02.08.2022 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: protest disruption positive CS development excessive force public vilification prevention of protest killing of protestors time,place restrictions protestor(s) detained Read more
Investigative journalist spends weeks in prison on national security charges Published at 10.03.2023 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: protest disruption women intimidation HRD detained protest prevention of protest violent protest time,place restrictions censorship journalist detained protestor(s) detained HRD prosecuted Read more
Un journaliste d'investigation reste plusieurs semaines en prison accusé de délits contre la sécurité nationale Published at 23.03.2023 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Read more
Conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko: dozens killed in protests and clashes Published at 20.07.2023 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: youth place restrictions protest disruption time, intimidation HRD detained excessive force protest killing of protestors violent protest censorship journalist detained protestor(s) detained HRD prosecuted Read more
Condamnation du leader de l’opposition Ousmane Sonko: des dizaines de morts lors des manifestations et affrontements Published at 26.07.2023 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: youth place restrictions protest disruption time, intimidation HRD detained excessive force protest killing of protestors violent protest censorship journalist detained protestor(s) detained HRD prosecuted Read more
Civic space violations continue in Senegal: protesters killed, HRD and journalists judicially harassed Published at 24.10.2023 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: protest disruption intimidation harassment HRD detained excessive force criminal defamation internet restriction killing of protestors violent protest censorship journalist detained protestor(s) detained HRD prosecuted Read more
Les violations de l’espace civique se poursuivent: des manifestants tués, des journalistes et des défenseurs des droits de l’homme harcelés par la justice Published at 29.10.2023 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: protest disruption intimidation harassment HRD detained excessive force criminal defamation internet restriction killing of protestors violent protest censorship journalist detained protestor(s) detained HRD prosecuted Read more
At least three killed in protests, other civic space violations as President Macky Sall delays presidential elections Published at 26.02.2024 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: protest disruption intimidation harassment release of HRDs attack on journalist excessive force protest internet restriction prevention of protest killing of protestors violent protest political interference time,place restrictions censorship journalist detained protestor(s) detained Read more
Senegal: A tumultuous electoral process with amnesty for perpetrators of violence against protesters; media in dire financial situation Published at 12.09.2024 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: funding restriction harassment attack on journalist political interference journalist detained Read more
Judicial harassment of journalists ahead of legislative elections Published at 17.10.2024 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: journalist detained Read more
Des journalistes harcelés par la Justice à l'approche des élections législatives Published at 04.11.2024 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: journalist detained Read more
Senegal holds early legislative elections; calls for accountability for protest killings 2021-2024 continue Published at 31.03.2025 Country Senegal Category Latest Developments Tags: prevention of protest women protest intimidation Read more
Crackdown on media freedom and free speech in Senegal: Journalists detained, and media outlets suspended Published at 31.08.2025 Country Senegal Tags: censorship attack on journalist journalist detained negative court ruling Read more
