Former Minister Pape Gorgui Ndong arrested near National Assembly amid constitutional revision protests
via SeneNews1 min read
Former Minister of Youth, Pape Gorgui Ndong, was arrested by security forces near the National Assembly on Monday, June 29, 2026. His arrest occurred amidst ongoing protests outside the Parliament, where the constitutional revision is being examined. Ndong was reportedly escorted into a police vehicle by two officers. The specific reasons for his arrest have not been officially communicated. A significant security presence has been noted around the Parliament throughout the day due to the protests against the constitutional revision project.
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