Senegal is facing an exceptional debt crisis, prompting 191 prominent figures to denounce the terms of a recent agreement with the IMF. They are concerned the burden of repayment will disproportionately fall on the Senegalese population. The signatories are demanding full transparency, including the publication of negotiated commitments and accountability for the debt accumulation. They call for a thorough parliamentary and public debate before any final agreement is reached, addressing debt management and the nation's economic future. These individuals view the proposed Debt Treatment Plan as a restructuring that risks transferring “hidden debt” onto the people. Signatories include a member of parliament, economists, academics, and representatives from international organizations, all voicing concerns about the agreement’s conditions and potential consequences. The IMF agreement, worth approximately $2.2 billion over 36 months, follows a previous program suspended due to accounting irregularities.

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