The fight for justice: Amnesty International on Senegal’s protest crisis

Senegalese authorities are urged to ensure justice, truth, and reparations for the thousands affected by the violent suppression of protests from 2021 to 2024, as highlighted by Amnesty International on the anniversary of a controversial amnesty law for security forces.

This law, enacted on March 6, 2024, shields individuals from prosecution for actions deemed criminal or offensive during politically charged demonstrations that occurred…