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On the 20-hectare site in Tivaouane Peulh, members of the GIE Recasement 2, which brings together victims of the 2017 demolition, held a protest to denounce the persistent threats from the Directorate for Surveillance and Control of Land Use (DESCOS). According to Demba Khady Diaw, secretary general of the collective, the director general, Amadou Ousmane Ba, allegedly attempted to bring 70 gendarmes to demolish their buildings without warning or a court order.

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"In April 2017, our houses were razed without notice. Since then, we've been living in rental properties while Sipress sells plots of land for 30 million for 200 m². This is land speculation prohibited by the state," he denounces.

He recalls that under Minister Birima Mangara, the Head of State had instructed the granting of 20 hectares of a 60-hectare land title belonging to Sipress. This land, according to him, is state property subject to the right of repossession, and a subdivision permit was issued in the name of the GIE Recasement 2.

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Despite a favorable decision from the Rufisque High Court and a pre-notification on land title 6035, the threats of demolition persist. "DESCOS is holding meetings with Sipress to surprise us. We submitted more than 200 letters in May, with no response. We are demanding that these 20 hectares be removed from the overall title and that our lease be finally issued," insists Demba Khady Diaw.

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Oumar Diop, spokesperson for the collective, retraces the struggle: "After the demolition, we created our movement, organized peaceful marches, and went on hunger strike. The state granted us the 20 hectares and handed over the paperwork. But former minister Abdoulaye Seydou Sow tried to revoke our subdivision authorization. Thanks to our lawyers, the Supreme Court overturned this decision. Since then, we have been waiting for the law to be applied."

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The group is calling on the President of the Republic and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who met with the victims twice while he was in opposition. "We are not corrupting anyone. If we tell untruths, let them file a complaint," says Oumar Diop.

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Seydou Dramé, another spokesperson, called for an audit of the practices of Sipress and certain officials. "Anna Ba and Amadou Ousmane Ba must be honest with the people. Sipress is selling land to enrich itself, even though we have real rights to this site. We ask the president to shed light on the actions of Papis Diop."

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Faced with uncertainty and threats, the victims of Tivaouane Peulh are demanding full recognition of their rights, the official issuance of their lease, and an end to intimidation. Their mobilization is a call for justice, transparency, and respect for the state's commitments.