Calls for ⁣Accountability Following Allegations of ‍Abuse

A collective representing families of victims from Grand-Dakar and pastef Grand ⁢Dakar/Ziguinchor has issued a strong demand⁢ for an international ⁢arrest warrant targeting former Senegalese President Macky Sall. This action stems from recent statements made by⁣ Sall in European media, which the collective characterizes as deeply painful and exacerbating existing grievances.

The groups allege a ‌pattern of abuses during Sall’s presidency (2012-2024), including “massive⁤ embezzlement of public funds, trivialization of human rights and blood crimes.” They directly attribute duty to Sall​ for⁤ the deaths of over 80 senegalese citizens ⁤during political⁢ demonstrations ⁢between 2021 and 2024.

Specific Cases Highlighted: The Death of Landing camara

The collective specifically cited the case of Landing Camara, ⁤a high school student killed in Grand-dakar (Ziguinchor) in 2024 following the postponement of the presidential election. ‍ Within Grand-Dakar alone, ⁣the organizations have identified 19 individuals who have suffered as victims – including ‌those killed, injured, permanently disabled, or imprisoned – consequently of the unrest.

Denunciation⁣ of “Terrorist” Label and Plea to Current⁤ President

The signatories strongly condemned Sall’s continued use of the term​ “terrorists” to‌ describe citizens and have called on current⁢ President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to “take all his responsibilities” by initiating ‌international legal proceedings‍ against his predecessor. They urge Faye to pursue an international⁤ arrest warrant as a means​ of ensuring accountability for the alleged abuses committed under Sall’s administration.