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The Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Abdurrahman Maitama Yusuf as Director of Public Prosecution. The appointment is effective on 1st August, 2023, and was approved by President Adama Barrow. “With his wide experience in criminal prosecution , Mr. Yusuf will lead the department of prosecution to initiate, […]
Arrested on Friday night in Mauritania, some 100 km from the capital Nouakchott, lawyer Juan Branco, a member of the Ousmane Sonko defense team, was finally remanded after midnight on August 6 at the Rebeuss prison in Dakar. According to Lawyer Ciré Clédor Ly, who recalls that the Franco-Spaniard “was […]
Justice Sheriff B. Tabally of the Brikama High Court on July 20, 2023 delivered a landmark judgement against police officers who were found guilty of torture against a civilian. The Applicant Assan Jagne filed a lawsuit against police officers at Farato Police Station, accusing them of torture and violating his rights.The complainant filed an originating summon against the […]
Senegal: The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has just been arrested by the gendarmerie. He was picked up at his home by elements of the Gign and embarked for an as yet unknown destination. An arrest confirmed by his lawyer, Juan Branco. Source: SENEWEB