Senegal prisoner killed during riot becomes reform symbol

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A young father whose death in custody has spurred plans to build Senegal's first new prisons in five decades was killed by shots to the head, local media said Tuesday. Ibrahima Fall, 33, was killed last week during a riot in the capital's Rebeuss prison. Fall's alleged crime -- buying a stolen sheep -- also shone a spotlight on Senegal's frequent use of pre-trial detention for even minor offences.

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