Ousmane Sonko defends decision to deploy security forces at UCAD despite student death
via SeneNews2 min read
Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister, has affirmed his decision to authorize the intervention of security forces at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar UCAD, an event that resulted in the death of a student and continues to generate public debate. Sonko stated he has no regrets regarding the deployment, acknowledging the sensitivity of the issue. He noted that an investigation was immediately launched and is now in the hands of the prosecutor. Sonko differentiated between the need to maintain public order, for which he takes full responsibility, and the methods used by security forces. He admitted to having expressed reservations about certain practices, specifically the disproportionate use of force by defense and security forces, citing images he personally viewed. He publicly denounced instances of unarmed students being beaten by security forces, stating he had done so previously while serving as Prime Minister.
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