Khadim Ba Detained for 20 Months: His Lawyers Demand His Release

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Senegal

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Khadim Ba Detained for 20 Months: His Lawyers Demand His Release

Khadim Ba has been in pretrial detention for 20 months since October 4, 2024, entangled in a judicial dispute with the Customs administration over 215 billion FCFA. His lawyers, including Me Djiby Diallo, claim political persecution and demand his release, alleging the case originated from a directive by the President's chief of staff. The case has paralyzed Senegalese business circles.

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