PASTEF Keur Massar announces conservative measures after government withdrawal
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The departmental coordination of PASTEF in Keur Massar has announced conservative measures against militants who disagree with the party's decision not to join the new government. This decision follows a communiqué issued by the party's Executive Committee on June 1, 2026, stating that PASTEF would not participate in the government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo. The Keur Massar coordination's statement, released on June 2, 2026, indicates that any militant not aligned with this position will be temporarily excluded from all PASTEF bodies within the Keur Massar department until further notice. This measure is provisional, pending a definitive decision from the party's hierarchy or PASTEF President Ousmane Sonko. The Keur Massar coordination also reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko and its alignment with the party's leadership.
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