In a press release, the Minister of Family and Solidarity, Maimouna Dièye, expressed her deep sadness following the tragic death of Diarry Sow, a 12-year-old minor, victim of an attempted rape followed by murder in Malika . The act shocked the nation, and the minister was quick to strongly condemn this unprecedented violence.
She expressed her solidarity with the victim’s family and insisted on the importance of enforcing the law with all its rigor. “This heinous crime must be a signal for Senegalese justice to tirelessly fight against violence against children,” she declared. The Ministry of Family also sent its most emotional condolences to the family of Diarry Sow and affirmed its commitment to providing the necessary support, in coordination with state services.
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The Senegalese government, under the leadership of President Macky Sall, took an important initiative in January 2020 with the promulgation of Law 2020-05 criminalizing rape and pedophilia, with the aim of eradicating these unacceptable practices. This law is supplemented by a free helpline, Allô 116, which allows anyone to report violence or abuse against children.
However, despite these legislative measures and the government’s efforts, cases of rape against minors remain recurring. The minister reiterated that the fight against this scourge requires the mobilization of all actors in society and institutions to protect children and ensure their safety.
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