Supporters sénégalais détenus au Maroc : des nouvelles rassurantes
As a group organizes a protest march today in Dakar to demand the release of Senegalese supporters detained in Morocco, information is starting to filter out about their daily lives in detention and the diplomatic efforts underway.
Found guilty of "hooliganism" after the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, the supporters were sentenced last Thursday to prison terms ranging from three months to one year. The defense denounced the verdict as a "sham trial." Through their lawyer, Patrick Kabou, the convicted men stated that they now considered themselves "hostages."
Following the verdict, Libération reports, the detainees were divided into two groups and distributed between El Arjat 1 and El Arjat 2 prisons, located near Rabat. Despite the psychological shock, sources at the newspaper indicate that they are "holding up well" and that no mistreatment has been inflicted upon them, "contrary to some reports."
They receive ongoing consular assistance, notably through regular visits from the Senegalese consul in Casablanca. The Moroccan Human Rights Commission has also taken up the case to ensure their rights are respected, sources told the newspaper.
Having not appealed, the supporters are now placing their hopes on diplomatic channels. A royal pardon is reportedly being considered and could be granted during the celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, Libération adds. In the meantime, the Senegalese government has announced financial assistance to support the families of the detainees.
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