Some opposition leaders and Sonko’s supporters fear the case is an attempt by Senegal’s president to remove a rival.
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In a municipal election in January, the ruling party lost major cities to the opposition. Sunday’s poll is another test.
The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.
A series of other deaths also have raised concerns about maternal and infant health in the West African nation.
