El Hadji Diouf criticizes Senegal's handling of detained football supporters in Morocco
via SeneNews1 min read
Lawyer El Hadji Diouf has strongly criticized the Senegalese state's management of the case involving Senegalese football supporters still detained in Morocco after the Africa Cup. Speaking on Seneweb, Diouf stated that Senegal failed in its duty to protect its citizens, claiming the country "sacrificed its own citizens." He suggested that a high-level intervention, specifically the president calling the king to request their release, would have been sufficient. Diouf cited a precedent where former Head of State Macky Sall intervened for Y'en a marre activists abroad. He also lamented the lack of legal support, arguing that authorities should have mobilized a team of lawyers, including in Morocco, to ensure an effective defense for the detainees, noting that it appears only one lawyer is currently handling the case. Diouf expressed outrage at the perceived general indifference, stating, "We cannot celebrate a Cup while our sons are in prison," highlighting the contrast between public enthusiasm and the situation of the incarcerated supporters. Additionally, El Hadji Diouf voiced frustration over being excluded from Senegal's defense before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, claiming his attempts to contact Federation officials were unsuccessful and denouncing what he considers "opaque and politicized" management.
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