Two more people died as a result of the Senegalese protests against the presidential election being postponed until December, the Western media reported on Sunday citing Cartogra Free Senegal, a civil society platform.
The Senegalese authorities reportedly confirmed only the death of one student that happened on Friday and haven't commented on the reports about two additional victims.
At the height of protests over his decision to postpone elections, Sall told US media that Senegal's top priority today is to create a peaceful discussion that would secure the transfer of power.
The president further stated that he has no intention of holding onto office, and that he supports a peaceful transition of power, adding that the dialogue may start in a week or two if trust between the parties is built.
Senegal's protests started on Monday following the president's announcement to revoke the decree convening the electoral council on February 25, meaning that the presidential election will not be held on that date. Authorities reportedly detained presidential candidates, arrested opposition politicians, and shut down the mobile internet following the protests.