The United States Department of State has expressed deep concern over “actions taken to delay Senegal’s February 25 election, which run contrary to Senegal’s strong democratic tradition.”
Miller’s statement was in reaction to an announcement made on Saturday by President Macky Sall who on Saturday said the presidential elections that were slated for February 25 would be postponed.
Reports gathered that Lawmakers voted almost unanimously in favor of the delay on Monday night, but only after security forces stormed the chamber and removed some opposition deputies, who were unable to cast their votes.
The US official also called on the government to respect freedoms of peaceful assembly and expression, including for members of the press.
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