Key Points
- A brawl erupted in Senegal’s parliament on Thursday after a male opposition lawmaker hit a female colleague on the head, television footage showed.
- During a budget presentation, opposition member of parliament Massata Samb walked over and lashed out at Amy Ndiaye Gniby of the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) coalition, sparking a wave of scuffles.
- Footage of the fight has been shared widely on social media, sparking debate about violence against women.
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