Senegalese lawmakers are debating an amnesty law that would allow opposition supporters jailed for participating in protests in recent years to be released.
The purpose of the pardon is to end the political instability caused by President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone last month’s elections.
Supporters of imprisoned opposition politician Ousmane Sonko have been holding mass demonstrations, but it is unclear whether the amnesty will apply.
Security forces responded to the protests with violence, killing dozens and arresting hundreds.
Critics of the bill argue that it will be used to exonerate government and security officials for the deaths of protesters.