A joint delegation representing Senegalese victim groups met with UN Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simao to present evidence of alleged political repression during the period of March 2021 to February 2024. The groups, including the Collective of Families of Martyrs and the Zero Impunity Initiative, claim numerous deaths, injuries, and political detentions occurred during this time. They presented a detailed memorandum to Simao outlining these alleged abuses and seeking international attention. The UN representative reportedly listened attentively to the victims’ accounts and pledged to forward the document to higher UN authorities. This meeting is part of ongoing efforts by the collectives to achieve justice and recognition for those affected by the period of political unrest. The groups praised Simao’s receptiveness emphasizing the significance of the international community being informed about the situation.

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