Senegal Authorities Target Dissenting Voices Ahead of 2024 Elections
A wave of repression hit Senegal as authorities arrested over 1,000 people, including journalists, activists, and protesters, between January and December 2023.
- Collective of families of political prisoners reports on arbitrary arrests.
- Amnesty International advocates for improved prison conditions in Senegal, focusing on overcrowding and unsanitary conditions.
Interviews with Human Rights Defenders
On Nelson Mandela International Day, Amnesty International shares interviews with five unjustly detained individuals, shedding light on the harsh conditions they faced:
- Nafissatou Gueye: Held for seven months in poor conditions, separated from her son.
- Fatou Kiné Diagne: Detained for four months, subjected to beatings and humiliation.
- Binta Gueye: Endured 14 days in prison with inadequate facilities and mistreatment.
- Hannibal Djim: Faced overcrowded cells and went on a hunger strike while in detention.
- Pape Fara Ndiaye: Spent seven months in prison, highlighting unsanitary conditions and lack of medical care.
Amnesty International’s Advocacy Efforts
Amnesty International participated in a justice conference in Senegal, calling for improvements in prison conditions as per the Nelson Mandela Rules.
Senegalese authorities urged to uphold international human rights standards for prisoner treatment.
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