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Clashes ahead of Senegal election
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| Contributor | Patrick |
| Last Edited | Patrick Feb 22, 2007 11:48pm |
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| Media | TV News - British Broadcasting Corporation BBC News |
| News Date | Friday, February 23, 2007 05:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Rival supporters have clashed in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, ahead of Sunday's presidential elections.
Fights between supporters of President Abdoulaye Wade and those of his former prime minister-turned-rival, Idrissa Seck, left five people seriously hurt.
Mr Wade is facing a strong challenge after seven years in office and recent violence has heightened tension.
Senegal is seen as a rare model of democracy in Africa and it is a stable country in a troubled region.
According to eyewitnesses, a convoy of Mr Seck's campaign team was attacked as it passed near the home of an influential religious leader, or marabout.
Senegal's Muslim brotherhoods play a significant role in the country's political arena.
Although they say they were provoked, the young followers of one marabout, who is backing President Wade's re-election, threw rocks and used knives and batons against the passing convoy. |
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