Former political detainees decline President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's invitation for reconciliation talks
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The Collective of Former Political Detainees and Victims of the 2021-2024 Events CODEPS has rejected an invitation from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye for a meeting. CODEPS announced its refusal in a statement released on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, stating it would not participate in any meeting with the President, regardless of the terms. This decision is a setback for the Palace's efforts to re-engage with those affected by the political events in Senegal between 2021 and 2024. The collective justified its refusal by citing a lack of sufficient guarantees regarding justice, truth, and reparations. CODEPS insists that the concerns of former political detainees, victims, injured individuals, and families of the deceased cannot be addressed without meeting their fundamental demands. The organization also stated that no member is authorized to represent the collective at such an audience, and any individual participation would be considered an "act of betrayal." This firm stance comes as the government seeks to move past the political tensions of 2021-2024, but CODEPS's reaction indicates that the desired reconciliation process faces resistance, with the collective prioritizing truth, justice, and full reparations for victims.
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