Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the government of Senegal on accountability for the death of Cheikh Wade and other protesters killed in March 2021.

The UK Government was concerned by the unrest and violence in Senegal during protests in March 2021 with reports of protesters being killed. The UK is committed to promoting the protection of freedom, democracy and human rights. We will continue to support inclusive politics and institutions in Senegal. Our Embassy in Dakar regularly engages on these issues and is working with local civil society organisations to support media freedom and access to information in Senegal, which is essential for contributing to democracy and an open society.