2023-10-01 21:53:43
On Friday September 29, 2023, Brussels was the scene of a historic demonstration in front of the European Parliament, where patriots from Antwerp and beyond gathered to demand the release of Ousmane Sonko, imprisoned with others political figures in Senegal. The streets leading to the symbolic square resounded with the voices of demonstrators, expressing solidarity with their compatriots and vigorously condemning the regime of President Macky Sall.
At the heart of this mobilization was Amidou Traoré, a young patriotic leader, who delivered a passionate speech denouncing the brutalities inflicted by the Senegalese government. Through two giant screens, the faces of young Senegalese fallen during the demonstrations since March 2021 were projected, reminding everyone of the human cost of this fight for justice.
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Amidou Traoré’s speech provoked an emotional reaction, notably from Isabelle Minion, Co-Agent of the Belgian Government before the European Court of Human Rights. She strongly criticized France’s approach towards Africa, emphasizing the importance of this fight for all Africans and all human rights defenders in the world.
Ousmane Sonko’s lawyer, Saïf Larifou, provided his support by emphasizing the courage of the Senegalese people. He spoke of the birth of the PASTEF AFRICA movement, a symbol of African resistance against oppression. Larifou’s words resonated in the hearts of the demonstrators, strengthening their resolve to continue the fight.
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The demonstration ended in a spirit of solidarity and unity. The patriots promised to continue their fight until freedom is returned to Ousmane Sonko and all other political detainees, making this day a memorable moment in the history of the struggle for democracy and human rights. man in Senegal.
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