Glass fragments found in meals in Thiès, 48-hour ticket-free protest
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Dakaractu
The Conference of Student Associations at Iba Der Thiam University of Thiès has called a renewable 48-hour “Ticket-Free Day” after glass fragments were found in meals served at the university restaurant on 11 November. The students denounce a direct threat to their food safety, according to a CAE-UIDT statement.
Glass fragments were found in meals served to students at Iba Der Thiam University of Thiès during lunch and dinner on Wednesday 11 November, according to the Conference of Student Associations of Iba Der Thiam University of Thiès (CAE-UIDT), cited by Dakaractu. Further fragments were discovered during the evening service, according to the student organisation.
In response to these incidents, the CAE-UIDT called a 48-hour “Ticket-Free Day”, suspending payment for meals at the university restaurant at the VCN site from Thursday 12 November. The action is renewable, according to Dakaractu.
The CAE-UIDT is calling on the authorities to address the situation immediately and conduct a strict and independent audit of catering conditions. The student organisation considers the discovery of glass to be a threat to students’ food safety and physical integrity, according to Dakaractu.
