Senegalese Fans Pardoned by Morocco's King Return Home
Fifteen Senegalese football supporters returned to Senegal after being granted a royal pardon by King Mohammed VI of Morocco. These fans had been imprisoned for six months due to violent incidents that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations final, where Senegal faced Morocco.
The match ended in a controversial defeat for Senegal, marked by a last-minute penalty awarded to Morocco and a disallowed goal for Senegal. The fans were welcomed back in Dakar by the newly sworn-in President Bassir Diomay Fay.
Their release was described as a humanitarian gesture, coinciding with the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. The relationship between Senegal and Morocco has been characterized by mutual respect and strong ties, and the royal pardon reflects the fraternal bond between the two nations.
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