journalist aïssatou diop fall summoned over ousmane sonko remarks
Prominent journalist Aïssatou Diop Fall is currently facing repercussions for her contentious remarks concerning Ousmane Sonko, which included a controversial call for his abduction. Despite having issued public apologies, she has been formally summoned to appear before investigators at the Special Cybersecurity Division to provide a full explanation for her statements.
The National Police’s Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC) has issued a formal summons for journalist Aïssatou Diop Fall. This action follows a direct intervention by the Public Prosecutor at the High Court of Dakar, who initiated proceedings in this matter.
Reports indicate that the director of the Public SN media channel is expected to present herself this Monday before investigators. She will be questioned regarding declarations that have sparked significant controversy across various social media platforms and within the broader public domain.
controversial statements by aïssatou diop fall
The entire affair originated from a media appearance during which the journalist expressed a wish for Ousmane Sonko, the leader of PASTEF, to be abducted by terrorist elements. These inflammatory comments rapidly triggered widespread public outcry and severe criticism.
In response to the intense backlash, Aïssatou Diop Fall subsequently released a new video, in which she offered her apologies and expressed profound regret for her earlier statements.
However, despite these public expressions of remorse, Public Prosecutor Ibrahima Ndoye has explicitly instructed the head of the Special Cybersecurity Division to proceed with her formal summons, ensuring she is heard on the facts pertaining to the incident.