Senegal opposition MPs detained for assaulting pregnant lawmaker in brawl


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  • Friday, 16 Dec 2022

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal authorities on Thursday detained two opposition members of parliament for physically assaulting a pregnant colleague during a budget debate earlier this month, their lawyer said.

A violent brawl broke out in the National Assembly on Dec. 1 when Massata Samb slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby of the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar coalition after she scoffed while he was addressing the room.

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