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Senegal arrests pro-Palestine activist over Israeli Olympic protest
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Senegal arrested a pro-Palestine activist for protesting Israeli participation at the Youth Olympic Games, Middle East Eye reported. Civil society groups in the country are calling for his release, criticizing the government's decision to host Israeli athletes at the event.
The arrest marks a flashpoint in Senegal over its hosting of the Games and the country's diplomatic stance toward Israel amid the broader regional tensions.
