Senegalese activist Abdou Karim Guèye, known as Karim Xrum Xaxx, was arrested in downtown Dakar on Wednesday, along with his associate Babacar Ba. The arrest occurred after the pair attempted to submit a petition to the Ministry of Family, Social Action and Solidarity. Guèye reportedly intended to make a statement to the press following the submission when police intervened. Both men were taken into custody at the central Dakar police station. Authorities have not yet released official details regarding the reasons for the arrest or the specific charges. The circumstances surrounding the detention remain unclear as of this reporting.
