Political violence rocks Senegal, threatens stability, as nation closes overseas consulates
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Senegal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the precautionary closure of its overseas consulates amid widespread protest over the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
"These acts have caused significant damage, particularly at the Consulate General of Senegal in Milan, where the passport and national identity card production machines have been destroyed," the ministry continued, stating operations will resume once "necessary material and security conditions are met."
Days-long riots have plagued the streets of Dakar and other metropolitan hubs across the country, during which at least 16 people were killed, about 500 were arrested and hundreds more were injured in clashes between demonstrators and police.
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