<p>In Senegal's parliament, a male opposition lawmaker slapped a female colleague in the face, footage that later surfaced on social media showed, sparking global debate about violence against women even at the heart of a country's power center.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a budget presentation, opposition member of parliament Massata Samb walked over and slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby of the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) coalition, setting off a violent brawl in the parliament between members of government and opposition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gniby threw a chair back at Samb before another MP tackled her to the floor. The session was suspended as lawmakers traded blows, accusations, and insults.</p>

<p><strong>Senegal parliament brawl: What happened?</strong></p>

<p>Samb on Thursday was addressing the assembly about comments Gniby made over the weekend in which she criticised a spiritual leader opposed to a third Sall term.</p>

<p>“Mister president, a deputy has stood in front of this tribune to insult someone’s marabout [spiritual leader],” said Samb.</p>

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<p>Gniby scoffed at his remarks and declared she did not care, after which Samb walked over and hit her.</p>

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<p>Footage of the fight has been shared widely on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Tensions on rise after July legislative election</strong></p>

<p>Tensions have grown between ruling and opposition politicians since a July legislative election in which the ruling party lost its comfortable majority, damaged in part by concerns President Macky Sall will seek a third term in 2024. In Senegal, this would mean a breach of term limits set for the president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Macky Sall's supporters insist on pushing a constitutional reform which would allow Sall to run again.</p>

<p>Earlier in September, a scuffle had broken out when parliament convened for the first time after the election as lawmakers fought over leadership of the house.</p>

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In Senegal's parliament, a male opposition lawmaker slapped a female colleague in the face, footage that later surfaced on social media showed, sparking global debate about violence against women even at the heart of a country's power center.

In Senegal's parliament, a male opposition lawmaker slapped a female colleague in the face, footage that later surfaced on social media showed, sparking global debate about violence against women even at the heart of a country's power center. During a budget presentation, opposition member of parliament Massata Samb walked over and slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby of the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) coalition, setting off a violent brawl in the parliament between members of government and opposition. #Senegal 🇸🇳Heated debate in Parliament turns into a MMA fight with MPs deliberately assaulting a FEMALE colleague. TF's wrong with those guys??? pic.twitter.com/ywuQZ6eelu — Francis A. Konan (@Francis_A_K) December 2, 2022 × Gniby threw a chair back at Samb before another MP tackled her to the floor. The session was suspended as lawmakers traded blows, accusations, and insults. Senegal parliament brawl: What happened? Samb on Thursday was addressing the assembly about comments Gniby made over the weekend in which she criticised a spiritual leader opposed to a third Sall term. “Mister president, a deputy has stood in front of this tribune to insult someone’s marabout [spiritual leader],” said Samb. ALSO READ | World marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Gniby scoffed at his remarks and declared she did not care, after which Samb walked over and hit her. WATCH | UN calls for activisim against gender violence, demonstrations held across the globe × Footage of the fight has been shared widely on social media. Tensions on rise after July legislative election Tensions have grown between ruling and opposition politicians since a July legislative election in which the ruling party lost its comfortable majority, damaged in part by concerns President Macky Sall will seek a third term in 2024. In Senegal, this would mean a breach of term limits set for the president. President Macky Sall's supporters insist on pushing a constitutional reform which would allow Sall to run again. Earlier in September, a scuffle had broken out when parliament convened for the first time after the election as lawmakers fought over leadership of the house. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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