Ousmane Sonko has just been arrested, announced his French lawyer, Juan Franco, on Friday, July 28, 2023.
On this Friday, July 28, 2023, Senegal was shaken by the arrest of Ousmane Sonko, a charismatic political figure. The incident took place at his residence while he was closely monitored by intelligence agents. According to the political leader, they allegedly filmed him without his knowledge upon his return from Friday prayers.
Faced with this intrusion into his privacy, Ousmane Sonko reacted with anger, snatching the phone from the hands of the responsible agent and demanding that the taken images be deleted. Unfortunately, this request was denied, further escalating tensions between law enforcement and the leader’s supporters.
Ousmane Sonko arrested Mr. Sonko’s lawyer, Franco Blanco, confirmed his client’s arrest, but the authorities have not officially commented on the matter, which has already sparked widespread discussion and passionate debates across the country.
“Ousmane Sonko has just been transferred to the General Affairs Brigade. Ousmane Sonko has just been confined to the basement of the Court. Ousmane Sonko has just been arrested,” the lawyer stated.
Ousmane Sonko’s detention plunges Senegal into a period of political and social uncertainty. The tension is palpable, and the people are divided between those who support the leader accused of abuse of power and theft, and those who call for respect for the law and order.
