Senegalese Police Arrest 14 for Exploitation, Forced Begging
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa
Senegalese police have arrested 14 individuals in Dakar for child exploitation and forced begging.
The operation targeted locations where children were held in inhuman conditions. This crackdown is part of a government effort to reform the traditional Quranic school system.
The suspects, including several teachers, allegedly forced students to beg for money and food. Rescued children were found in squalid environments without basic care. Investigations revealed many victims were trafficked from neighboring countries under the guise of education.
The government is responding to international pressure to protect “talibĂ©s,” or student boys, from systemic abuse. While many schools are legitimate, others have become hubs for exploitation.
Children often face physical violence if they fail to meet daily financial quotas.
Authorities emphasized that the law will be strictly applied to anyone profiting from the vulnerability of minors.
This operation signals a national priority to uphold the dignity of children. Officials indicated that further raids are planned to dismantle similar criminal networks.
Regarding the legal consequences, a police statement confirmed, “The arrested individuals will face the full weight of the law for their involvement in activities that violate the fundamental rights of children and jeopardize their well-being.”
The 14 suspects face charges of human trafficking and child endangerment. Rescued children are now with social services for rehabilitation and family reunification. The government pledged continued monitoring to ensure all schools meet safety standards.
