Khalifa Sall refuses to speak in the absence of his lawyers

The first interrogation of Khalifa Sall before the Court of Appeal came to an end on Monday, July 9, after the Mayor of Dakar had asserted his right to silence.

Just a few words came to the attention of Judge Demba Kandji. "I will not speak in the absence of my lawyers.Mr President, you know that I can not speak to you in the absence of my lawyers," said, in a low voice, the chief magistrate of the City. The Socialist has been appearing since Monday morning before the Dakar Court of Appeal. He will have spent the first day of hearing on his chair in the front row of the courtroom, refusing to speak after his advice was withdrawn.
The defense denounced "violations in the file", before withdrawing. "Repeated violations" in the Mayor of Dakar's trial forced his defense to withdraw. The hearing has been suspended and will resume this Tuesday …