Mbayang Diop: Rally Banned in Dakar, Appeal for Clemency Continues

The prefect of Dakar banned a peaceful rally planned for Saturday by a collective supporting Mbayang Diop and calling for a royal pardon. The collective said it accepted the decision without seeking confrontation, while expressing deep emotion. It said the gathering was intended to show compassion and solidarity with Diop, not to challenge the authorities. The ban, the collective argued, raises questions about freedom of expression and the right to assemble peacefully to appeal for clemency.