# Senegal civil society threats and intimidation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-civil-society-threats-and-intimidation > Updated: 2026-09-13T20:43:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Following an alleged assault and death threats against human rights activist Babacar Ba near the Hann Maristes roundabout, Senegalese civil society organizations have called for a formal investigation. Witnesses reported that unidentified individuals in a vehicle directed insults and threats at Ba, prompting activists to label the incident an attempt at intimidation. As the situation progressed, twenty organizations issued a joint statement demanding protection for critical voices. They reported that Ba received further threats, including those allegedly attributed to a political official linked to the presidential camp, following his social media commentary on local elections and political figures. The groups highlighted a broader trend of attacks against civil society and urged authorities to ensure the safety of targeted individuals, arguing that political disagreements should be handled through debate rather than intimidation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Senegal civil society groups demand protection for critical voices Twenty organizations in Senegal are calling for the protection of civil society activists following death threats against Babacar Ba and a reported rise in intimidation against critical voices. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-civil-society-groups-demand-protection-for-critical-voices ### 2026-09-10: Senegal civil society demands probe into assault on Babacar Ba Senegalese civil society groups are calling for an investigation after Babacar Ba, a human rights representative, was reportedly targeted with death threats and insults by unidentified individuals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-civil-society-demands-probe-into-assault-on-babacar-ba --- Cite as: Senegal civil society threats and intimidation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-civil-society-threats-and-intimidation