Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Friday that his government would introduce a bill to revoke the controversial law granting amnesty to former President Macky Sall for political violence that led to numerous deaths over three years.
In a policy speech before lawmakers, Sonko stated that alongside allocating funds for victim compensation in the national budget, the government would submit a draft law to the National Assembly to annul the amnesty granted on March 6, 2024. “This is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the investigation of the events, regardless of where the responsibility lies,” Sonko affirmed.
The move follows growing calls for justice regarding the political violence that shook the nation during Sall’s tenure, with many demanding that those responsible be held accountable. The proposal to repeal the amnesty law marks a significant shift in the government’s stance on the issue.