2019 Benin protests
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- Results of the 2019 Beninese parliamentary election
- Opposition banned from participating
- Resignation of Patrice Talon and free elections
- Reverse of electoral law
- Fresh general elections
| 2019 Benin protests | |
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 Protesters burn cars during protests in Cotonou against results of election, 1 May 2019 | |
| Date | February 26, 2019 – July 4, 2019 |
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| Methods | Demonstrations, Riots |
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The 2019 Benin protests was a widespread popular uprising and post-election conflict after the opposition was barred from running in the 2019 Beninese parliamentary election in Benin.[1]
Protests
Tensions simmered when protests turned into riots after demonstrators came in their tens of thousands nationwide, throwing stones at tanks and the armed forces, who responded with Rubber bullets, Water cannon and Live ammunition in Cotonou, Porto-Novo and Parakou, the three largest cities. 2 were killed over the next 10 days of violent protests. After the president Patrice Talon condemned protesters and the popular uprising, saying it will plunge the country into war, thousands took to the streets in June, the result, Police opened fire wounding several.[3]
Due to the lack of safety during demonstrations, protesters marches ended without notice.[4][5][6][7]
