Safety resources for covering protests in Senegal

Communication Set up a regular check-in procedure with your office, family, and/or friends. In case of injury or arrest, put in place emergency protocols, including details of who to call for assistance (e.g., a legal representative). Use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps such as Signal or WhatsApp. Consider setting up disappearing messages if needed. Make a plan for how to contact others in case of a communications blackout.
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As Senegalese security forces sought to quell protests in February after the postponement of the presidential election, CPJ documented how at least 25 journalists reporting in the capital, Dakar, were physically attacked, briefly detained, targeted with tear gas, or harassed by police.

In response, CPJ has assembled recommendations for journalists working in Senegal, including how to prepare for and respond to tear gas, internet shutdowns, and arrest or detention.

Find CPJ’s protest resources here.

If you would like to speak with someone about threats you are facing or concerned about, please email emergencies@cpj.org. If you are a journalist looking for safety information, you can also message CPJ’s automated chatbot on WhatsApp at +1 206 590 6191.

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