Senegal deputies gathered to debate the amnesty bill. Initiated by President Macky Sall to pacify the political space.
Bill promises amnesty for crimes occurring since February 2021, in connection with demonstrations or political accusations. Three opposition deputies who spoke at the podium have already called for a vote against this text. The majority holds 81 seats in the National Assembly; it needs a minimum of 83 votes for the text to be adopted. The Minister of Justice Aïssata Tall Sall assured that the amnesty did not concern cases of torture or degrading treatment.