Title: Feeling of consternation after the attack on a bus in Senegal: A terrorist act that sparks outrage and calls for action
Introduction :
Senegal was rocked by a shocking attack on August 1, when a bus was targeted and set on fire with a molotov cocktail. This terrorist attack has already claimed the lives of two people and injured five others, two of them seriously. This tragic gesture caused a feeling of consternation throughout the country, and the reactions were not long in coming.
Outrage over the terrorist act:
Faced with this horror, the political actors expressed their solidarity and their condolences to the families of the victims. Idrissa Seck, the political opponent who came second in the 2019 presidential election, strongly condemned this “despicable act” which must not go unpunished. Thierno Alassane Sall, former minister and non-aligned MP, stressed the need to avoid the escalation of violence. Khalifa Sall, former mayor of Dakar and political opponent, commented that this attack was symptomatic of the trivialization of gratuitous violence and lack of respect for human life.
The reaction of the opposition party, the Pastef:
The opposition party, Pastef, expressed sadness and dismay at the attack. They called for a prompt and impartial investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice and punish them for this criminal act. El Malick Ndiaye, head of communication for Pastef, made it clear that the party had no connection with this inexplicable violence and condemned it unreservedly.
The tense political context:
It is important to note that this attack occurred in an already tense political context in Senegal. Demonstrations took place to protest against the arrest of opponent Ousmane Sonko and the dissolution of his party, the Pastef. These demonstrations sometimes degenerated into violent clashes, leading to the death of several individuals. This attack on the bus therefore aggravates an already delicate situation and underlines the need to restore peace and stability in the country.
Conclusion :
The terrorist attack on a bus in Senegal has sparked a sense of dismay across the country. Political actors and the opposition party condemned this heinous act and called for an investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. In a tense political context, it is essential to find solutions to restore peace and stability in Senegal