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Victims’ collective reacts to Macky Sall’s withdrawal

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Victims’ collective reacts to Macky Sall’s withdrawal

The Collective of Victims of Macky Sall’s regime has taken note of the former Senegalese president’s withdrawal from the candidacy for the post of United Nations secretary-general. Its president, Boubacar Sèye, believes the decision does not end calls for justice linked to events in Senegal between 2021 and 2024, according to Senenews.

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