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West African bloc asks Senegal to reverse the presidential election delay that's caused an uproar
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FILE - People shout slogans during a protest against the possibility of President Macky Sall to run for a third term in the presidential elections next year in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, May 12, 2023. West Africa's regional bloc has urged authorities in Senegal to restore the nation’s electoral calendar after its presidential election was delayed. The bloc made the call on Monday just as the United Nations human rights office expressed concerns about the unprecedented decision in one of Africa’s most stable democracies. - photo by AP Photo/Leo Correa, File
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Authorities in Senegal should hold the presidential election this month as scheduled instead of delaying it by 10 months, West Africa’s regional bloc said Tuesday, as the United Nations human rights office expressed concern about the unprecedented decision in one of Africa’s most stable democracies. President Macky Sall postponed the Feb. 25 vote, citing an electoral dispute between the parliament and the judiciary regarding some candidacies. Opposition leaders and candidates rejected the decision, calling it a “coup.” Several opposition lawmakers were blocked from voting on Monday as parliament rescheduled the election for December, prompting outrage and condemnation.