Détention de 17 supporters sénégalais au Maroc : Le cri de détresse des familles
As the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations fades, 17 Senegalese supporters remain imprisoned in Morocco since January 18th. Gathered at a press conference in Rufisque, their families denounced the lack of legal assistance and the inaction of the Senegalese authorities.
The families' spokesperson, Blaise Niang, did not mince words. "Nearly three weeks after their arrest, uncertainty hangs over the reality of their defense. Our compatriots have never met with a lawyer and refuse to be tried without counsel," he warned.
While rumors circulating on social media suggested that Moroccan lawyers' strikes were the reason for the court postponements, the truth is more troubling. On January 29, in court, the detainees confirmed they had never met with legal counsel. "This situation exposes them to extreme vulnerability, contradicting the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence," lamented Blaise Niang.
The contrast is striking. While the Lions were celebrated as heroes upon their return, the supporters, also considered standard-bearers by their loved ones, seem to have been forgotten.
Aïda Diagne, a witness to the trip to Morocco, recounts a broken promise: “We categorically refused to return without them, but the authorities assured us that the young people would join the next convoy. Since then, there has been total uncertainty. Neither President Bassirou Diomaye Faye nor the Prime Minister has spoken out to clarify things for the distraught families.”
The urgent need for diplomatic intervention
Meanwhile, the upcoming February 5th court date for the detainees is fueling widespread anxiety. Families, particularly those from the 12th Gaïndé and ASC Lebougui neighborhoods, are directly appealing to the government to take decisive action on this matter. They are demanding the immediate mobilization of lawyers to ensure a proper defense for these citizens who had taken special leave to support their national team.
"It is time for Senegalese diplomacy to take action so that these heads of household can return to their jobs and homes. It was a match, we won, it's over. Let them come home," insists Aïda Diagne.
Commentaires (8)
C’est vraiment ahurissant que 17 de nos compatriotes soient détenus de cette façon sans que l’Etat puisse riposter
Que fait l’ambassade du Sénégal ?
Que fait notre ministre des affaires étrangères ?
Notre PM qui s’est rendu récemment au Maroc devait en faire une priorité
Et le silence du President de la République ?
Sauvez ces jeunes est un devoir
Sadio Mané, Kalidou, Pape Gueye, Edouard Mendy, Iso, Chérif Ndiaye, Ilimane, et tous les autres, Meeeeeerciiiiii encore et encore et encore....
Participer à la Discussion
Règles de la communauté :
💡 Astuce : Utilisez des emojis depuis votre téléphone ou le module emoji ci-dessous. Cliquez sur GIF pour ajouter un GIF animé. Collez un lien X/Twitter ou TikTok pour l'afficher automatiquement.