Arrestation d’Abdou Karim Gueye : le Collectif du Peuple Askan Wi dénonce une atteinte aux libertés publiques
The Askan Wi People's Collective expressed its strong indignation following the arrest of its coordinator, Abdou Karim Gueye, which took place on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Independence Square in Dakar, on the sidelines of a press statement organized by people with disabilities.
According to the collective, Abdou Karim Gueye was present in a peaceful, civic and supportive manner to lend his support to an initiative that falls under democratic expression and the constitutional right to freedom of opinion, assembly and demonstration.
The organizers emphasize that the gathering took place peacefully, without any disturbance to public order.
In a public statement, the Askan Wi People's Collective described the arrest as arbitrary and disproportionate, considering it a serious attack on public freedoms in a context deemed symbolic and sensitive, marked by the mobilization of vulnerable citizens demanding dignity and social justice.
Demand for release and appeal to the authorities
In light of this situation, the group demands the immediate and unconditional release of its coordinator. It also calls upon the Minister of the Interior to demonstrate composure, restraint, and a sense of responsibility in maintaining public order.
The movement reiterates that stability and social peace can only be guaranteed by strict respect for fundamental rights and dialogue with citizen forces, especially in a social context marked by high expectations.
A call to defend democratic values
Claiming to uphold the democratic tradition of Senegal, the Askan Wi People's Collective affirms that it will remain mobilized calmly and responsibly in defense of public freedoms, social justice and the dignity of the Senegalese people.
At this stage, no official reaction from the relevant authorities has yet been recorded regarding this arrest. The exact circumstances of the arrest remain to be clarified.
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