2023–2024 Senegalese protests
| 2023 Senegalese protests | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 1 June 2023 – 2 April 2024 | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | Convinction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko for corrupting young people, potentially disqualifying him from competing in the 2024 Senegalese presidential election | ||
| Methods | Protests, demonstrations, civil unrest, violence | ||
| Resulted in | 2024 Senegalese presidential election held on 24 March 2024 | ||
| Parties | |||
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| Lead figures | |||
Macky Sall | |||
| Casualties | |||
| Death(s) | 23+ | ||
| Arrested | About 500 | ||
The 2023–2024 Senegalese protests broke out in Senegal on 1 June 2023 following opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's conviction for corrupting young people, which may disqualify him from standing in the 2024 Senegalese presidential election. At least 23 persons died during the protests and about 500 were arrested.