US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Wednesday called for respect for democracy in a call with the leader of Senegal, where rare
He was convicted for morally “corrupting” a young woman after escaping a more serious charge of rape. He and his supporters allege that the prosecution is aimed at taking him out of the running for elections next year.
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel declined to weigh in on the case, saying it was “the role of the Senegalese institutions to evaluate these allegations and evidence.” “As a friend and partner to the country, we will continue to promote respect for the rule of law and democratic principles,” Patel told reporters.
Blinken traveled to Senegal in 2021 on his first trip to Africa as the top US diplomat, highlighting the historically stable West African country’s record on democracy at a time that China is expanding influence in Africa.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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