Mbayang Diop: Layène spiritual leader to seek a pardon from Saudi Arabia’s king

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Senegal

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Mbayang Diop: Layène spiritual leader to seek a pardon from Saudi Arabia’s king

Seydina Mouhamadou Lamine Laye, the Layène spiritual leader, said he would write to Saudi Arabia’s king to seek a pardon for Mbayang Diop. He made the announcement after receiving a delegation in Yoff on Thursday from a collective campaigning for the Senegalese woman’s release; its members included Boubacar Sèye, Léopold Étienne Ndiaye and Denise Ndour. The collective thanked the leader for his attentive welcome, support and prayers, and vowed to continue its campaign. Any pardon will depend on the decision of the Saudi authorities.

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