The Minister of the Interior made a statement on the events of recent days. A strong speech in these times of tension.
«He made calls for insurrection»
In recent days, the national news has been marked by a legal dispute involving two Senegalese citizens. A 20-year-old young lady and a member of Parliament leading a political party. In the course of the legal proceedings relating to a rape, the person in question demonstrated, on the one hand, his public and ostentatious refusal to answer to the Justice. On the other hand, through repeated messages, he called for violence against the insurgency and the weakening of the authority of the State.»
“Terrorist acts, assault”
These unprecedented acts of provocation, with no measure, have provoked violent demonstrations in several neighborhoods of the capital and in other localities of the country, with the support of identified occult forces. It is appropriate to point out that acts of a terrorist nature are deeply regrettable and strongly condemned. Assault, looting, looting and damage to public buildings and private property, but also to businesses owned by natural and legal persons. The government regrets the loss of four lives and offers its sincere condolences.”
«Conspiracies against the State»
We are in a state of health disaster, with a curfew still in effect and restrictions on gatherings and travel. Nevertheless, meetings, groups, conspiracies against the state, acts of terrorism and vandalism are noted. They are clearly part of the great banditry and organized insurrection. They constitute a clear violation of the state of health disaster and represent unacceptable disturbances to public order. ‘
“Arrested wanted persons prosecuted…”
Faced with this particular situation, the government would like to reiterate its commitment to strict respect for the principles of the rule of law, the physical integrity of individuals and the protection of their property. All persons who commit criminal acts will be arrested and prosecuted and brought to justice.
‘Relief from sanitary curfew.
The government is calling on the people and the living forces to calm and calm down (…) With the intensification of the national vaccination campaign, we are putting ourselves in the perspective of reducing the sanitary curfew.”
Source : Dakar Matin
