Two Senegal Lawmakers Jailed Six-month For Hitting Colleague

Category: World News

Two Senegalese opposition MPs were handed six-month jail terms on Monday for physically attacking a female colleague in parliament.

In a case that sparked anguished debate about democracy in Senegal, pro-government legislator Amy Ndiaye was slapped and then kicked in the belly during a chaotic session in the National Assembly. 

READ:  Senegal To Host Eighth AFRIMA, New Dates Announced

MPs Mamadou Niang and Massata Samb were each given six-month prison terms after a trial that began on December 19.

Two Senegalese opposition MPs were handed six-month jail terms on Monday for physically attacking a female colleague in parliament.

In a case that sparked anguished debate about democracy in Senegal, pro-government legislator Amy Ndiaye was slapped and then kicked in the belly during a chaotic session in the National Assembly. 

READ:  Akon Finalize Deal To Build His Own CITY in Senegal Named Akon City

MPs Mamadou Niang and Massata Samb were each given six-month prison terms after a trial that began on December 19.

She has since left hospital but “remains in an extremely difficult situation,” Cisse said.

The incident triggered a fierce debate about parliamentary discourse and attacks on women. It notably coincided with an awareness campaign against domestic violence.