Postponement of Election in Senegal
The United States has expressed deep concern regarding actions taken to postpone Senegal’s presidential election, which contradicts the country’s strong democratic principles. Specifically, the US is troubled by reports of security forces forcibly removing parliamentarians who opposed a bill to delay the election. This action led to a vote in the National Assembly that is considered illegitimate due to the circumstances surrounding it.
The US is calling on the Senegalese government to proceed with the presidential election as scheduled, following the guidelines laid out in the Constitution and electoral laws. Additionally, they are urging the government to restore full access to the internet immediately and to ensure that freedoms of peaceful assembly and expression, including for members of the press, are fully protected and respected.
The United States has committed to remaining engaged with all parties involved and regional partners in the coming days to address the situation in Senegal. This statement underscores the US’s commitment to supporting democratic processes and human rights around the world.