Senegal: MP Proposes High Treason Charges Against Former President Macky Sall
. If accepted by the National Assembly, this could lead to an unprecedented legal case in Senegal’s democratic histor
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. If accepted by the National Assembly, this could lead to an unprecedented legal case in Senegal’s democratic histor
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00:00A Senegalese lawmaker has formally proposed the indictment of former President Marquis Sao for high treason.
00:08The move follows revelations from the court of auditors, alleged serious financial misconduct during Sao's presidency between 2019 and 2023.
00:18The report points to forged documents, embezzlement, money laundering and illicit enrichment.
00:23While current Justice Minister Ousmane Dien confirmed that only financial crimes are under investigation for now.
00:32He did not rule out future high treason charges if sufficient evidence arises.
00:37Under Senegal's constitution, a former president can only be prosecuted for high treason, which requires parliamentary approval and trial before high court of justice.
00:49This proposal echoes earlier demands from civil society and opposition groups who have long called for accountability.