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Senegal Prosecutor investigates potential crimes against humanity

Senegal political violence crimes against humanity investigation Dakar Prosecutor human rights abuses political unrest 2021-2024

The Dakar Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into political and judicial violence in Senegal occurring between 2021 and 2024. Due to the scale and systematic nature of the incidents, authorities stated the facts may be classified as crimes against humanity.

Investigations conducted by the National Gendarmerie's Research Section between October 2025 and September 2026 have provided a provisional death toll of 76 people, including 41 in the Dakar region. Additionally, more than 200 individuals are identified as suspected victims of torture or inhuman, cruel, and degrading treatment. Investigators have interviewed 166 victims and witnesses and reviewed medical documentation.

As of September 23, 2026, five individuals have been indicted for crimes against humanity, murder, and torture. Four suspects are accused of participating in the torture of Pape Abdoulaye Touré. A fifth individual is being prosecuted in connection with the death of Mamadou Ndoye, who was reportedly struck to death by a police vehicle in Bargny. While two suspects were placed in custody, others remain under judicial control or house arrest with electronic monitoring; the prosecutor has appealed the decision to not detain all suspects.

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Dakar Prosecutor's Office · Gendarmerie Nationale · Mamadou Ndoye · Pape Abdoulaye Touré · Senegal · Senegalese Gendarmerie

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Attentat meurtrier de Yarakh : Babacar Ba interpelle la justice et réclame la lumière - [actunet.net]
Violences politiques 2021-2024 : le parquet annonce l'ouverture d’une enquête pour ‘’crimes contre l’humanité’’ [www.ebina-infos.com]
Violences politico-judiciaires de 2021 à 2024 : 76 décès et plus de 200 présumées victimes de torture (Procureur) - Sunugox-Presse en ligne [www.sunugox.info]
Sénégal: 76 personnes décédées dans les violences politico-judiciaires entre 2021 et 2024 [abidjantv.net]
Enquête sur les émeutes : "l'impunité incite à la répétition des crim€s", selon Alioune Tine [senegal7.com]
Amnesty Sénégal salue l’enquête sur les violences et les 76 décès provisoires [senego.com]
Événements 2021 à 2024 : Le parquet fait état de 76 décès et de plus de 200 présumées victimes de tortures [www.xibaaru.sn]
Un panel réclame davantage d’autonomie et de transparence pour le système judiciaire sénégalais [aps.sn]
Sénégal : 76 décès dont 41 à Dakar, la carte des violences entre 2021 et 2024 se précise [lanouvelletribune.info]
Amnesty International Sénégal salue l'annonce d'une enquête sur les violences politiques de 2021-2024 [www.leral.net]
Affaire Modou Ngom aux États-Unis : Amadou Ba demande un accompagnement adapté et le plein respect de ses droits [www.pressafrik.com]
Événements 2021-2024 : l’enquête révèle 76 décès, plus de 200 victimes et cinq inculpés, le parquet annonce de nouvelles poursuites [www.rewmi.com]
Actualité du Sénégal : l'essentiel de ce samedi 3 octobre 2026 [www.senenews.com]