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Senegalese columnist Mamadou Cissé held after accusations against officer

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Columnist Mamadou Cissé was taken into police custody at the Special Cybersecurity Division after accusing a police officer of provoking Noura Ba and claiming she was denied access to the toilet while in detention. These allegations, which concern an officer’s conduct and the young woman’s treatment, are at the heart of the proceedings, Senego reported.

Senegalese columnist Mamadou Cissé was taken into police custody at the Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC) after making accusations against a police officer in the Noura Ba case, Senego reported. He is expected to explain his statements.

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