ECOWAS on Friday called for a peaceful settlement of disputes in Senegal, as the country has experienced a resurgence of deadly violence since Thursday, following the sentencing of main opponent Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison for "corruption of youth".
Burkina Information Agency
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ECOWAS COMMUNIQUE
“The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is following with concern the eruption of violence in Senegal following the court verdict in the Ousmane Sonko – Adji Sarr case.
ECOWAS strongly condemns the violence that targeted security forces, public property, private property and disturbed public order.
It deplores the loss of life and calls for restraint and the settlement of disputes by peaceful means. ECOWAS remains seized of developments in Senegal.
It calls on all to uphold the country's laudable reputation as a bastion of peace and stability.
Source: Burkina Information Agency