Affaire des supporters sénégalais : « L’amitié se paie par l’amitié », lance Sonko au Maroc
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has spoken out about the situation of the Senegalese football fans currently imprisoned in Morocco. He asserts that the Senegalese state has taken all necessary steps to defend its citizens. "This goes beyond the realm of sports," he declared, emphasizing that while football is synonymous with passion, it should not be a source of lasting tension between two nations that consider themselves brotherly countries. According to him, the way the case has been handled raises questions. He specifically raised concerns about the fairness of the trial and questioned the advisability of an appeal.
The head of government cited, as a point of comparison, incidents involving Moroccan supporters during the Olympic Games in France. At the time, a pitch invasion led to the interruption of a match for nearly two hours before it resumed behind closed doors, without sanctions he deemed comparable to those imposed on the Senegalese. "This is not healthy for two countries that call themselves brothers. Friendship is repaid with friendship," he insisted, calling for a balanced approach to the situation.
Royal pardon or transfer of sentence
Ousmane Sonko indicated that if the King of Morocco were to decide, following diplomatic discussions, to grant a pardon, Senegal would welcome it. Failing that, Dakar could activate existing agreements allowing Senegalese citizens convicted abroad to serve their sentences on national territory. However, he emphasized the fundamental principle of state sovereignty. "Senegal cannot impose anything on Morocco," he stated, calling for calm and restraint. "We cannot resolve the situation with bazookas in Morocco, but with diplomacy," he stressed, noting that Moroccan nationals are also imprisoned in Senegal.
While awaiting the outcome of the discussions, the Prime Minister promised support to the families of the detainees, particularly during the month of Ramadan, a period of solidarity and sharing.
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