Senegal: New government must end decades of impunity for human rights violations

Headline Title: Senegal: End decades of impunity for human rights violations 20 June 2012 The new Senegalese government must demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding human rights by addressing the rampant impunity which undermines the judicial system and the rule of law, Amnesty International said today.In a report entitled ‘Senegal: An agenda for human rights’, Amnesty International highlights key challenges the new government must overcome to ensure human rights are enforced, respected and protected. “After years of impunity, the population has great expectations regarding justice,”…

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