ABUJA FEBRUARY 21ST 2023: The West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) has been monitoring the political events in SENEGAL. WACSOF notes, with regret, for several months a continuous deterioration of the political climate which results in a radicalization of political positions, a judicialization of political dialogue and a sharp rise in the level of violence in SENEGAL
WACSOF wishes to recall that, additional its obligation to respect the AFRICAN CHARTER ON DEMOCRACY, ELECTIONS AND GOVERNANCE (ACDEG), the republic of SENEGAL is signatory of the ECOWAS PROTOCOL ON DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE, especially the following excerpts:
ARTICLE 22 :
ARTICLE 25: Member States agree that poverty alleviation and promotion of social dialogue are important factors for peace.
ARTICLE 36: Member States shall institutionalise a national mediation system.
In view of the foregoing and to respond to the legitimate aspirations of citizens for the right to peace, WACSOF
WACSOF reiterates its availability to help and collaborate in any dialogue process to bring peace
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