WATCH | Senegal lawmaker hits female colleague, sparks debate on gender violence
A brawl in Senegal's parliament went viral after a female lawmaker was hit by an opposition member
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.
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.
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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.
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“Mister president, a deputy has stood in front of this tribune to insult someone’s marabout [spiritual leader],” said Samb.
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Gniby scoffed at his remarks and declared she did not care, after which Samb walked over and hit her.
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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.
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