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Sonko court appearance sparks unrest in Senegal's capital

Supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko demonstrate for the third consecutive day in Dakar, Senegal, March 16, 2023. [AP photo]

Authorities forcibly removed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from his car Thursday and escorted him to a court appearance, blocking his supporters from following him and sparking unrest in parts of the capital.

Police fired tear gas in several parts of Dakar to disperse protesters on the third day of demonstrations in support of Sonko, who finished third in the last presidential election and is seen as a leading contender in next year's vote.

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