Cheikh Thiam, known for his virulent criticism of those in power, was summoned to the Special Cybercrime Division (DSC). This summons follows his explosive declarations according to which the regime is preparing to “poison opponents”. Comments considered serious and unfounded, which sparked heated controversy in the public space.
This is not the first time that public figures have found themselves in the sights of the authorities for accusations of this type. Recently, former MP Moustapha Diakhate and journalist Adama Gaye were also placed in police custody after making comments deemed defamatory or undermining public order. These cases contribute to a tense climate between the government and its detractors.
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Part of the opposition denounces an authoritarian drift, assimilating these summons to a strategy to muzzle dissenting voices. Some even speak of a “witch hunt”, recalling that freedoms of expression and opinion should be guaranteed in a democracy.
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