Senegal bans guns ahead of local elections .  DAKAR 1996-08-29  With tension rising among Senegal 's political parties ahead of local elections on November 24 , the [START_ENT] interior ministry [END_ENT] on Thursday banned the carrying of guns and ammunition until the end of the year .  " It is forbidden for holders of permits for weapons of all categories to transport the said arms and their ammunition outside their homes , " the statement said .  It said the ban applied to Senegalese nationals and foreign residents .
Senegal bans guns ahead of local elections .  DAKAR 1996-08-29  With tension rising among Senegal 's political parties ahead of local elections on November 24 , the
interior ministry
on Thursday banned the carrying of guns and ammunition until the end of the year .  " It is forbidden for holders of permits for weapons of all categories to transport the said arms and their ammunition outside their homes , " the statement said .  It said the ban applied to Senegalese nationals and foreign residents .
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