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Thiès university centre postpones reopening of social campuses

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The Regional Centre for University Social Services of Thiès has postponed the reopening of its social campuses to a later date, citing security requirements. The management pointed to calls for a mass occupation of the residences, which could disrupt student accommodation, according to its statement carried by Senenews.

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