7 Apr, 20:12··

Students demand reopening of university buildings in Senegal.

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Students at the University Cheikh-Anta-Diop in Dakar are protesting the closure of buildings. They want their bursaries paid. This follows a student death two months ago.

The university buildings were closed after violence on campus. About 1,000 students are affected by the closure. Abdoulaye Ba died during protests about bursaries. Police were present during the protests. The university community is mourning Ba and asking for information about his death.

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Highlights

Student Demands Over Bursaries

Students at the university want their overdue bursaries paid.

Closure Due to Violence

Two university buildings are closed after a death occurred.

1000 Students Affected

Approximately 1,000 students are affected by the closure.

Student Death Triggered Suspension

Classes were suspended after the death of a student.

University Demands Answers

The university wants to know about the student’s death.

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