Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed gratitude to King Mohammed VI of Morocco for pardoning Senegalese football fans who were detained in Morocco. The gesture followed incidents during a football match between Morocco and Senegal.
According to official statements, the fans were arrested after clashes at a stadium in Morocco. King Mohammed VI granted clemency, leading to their release. President Faye publicly thanked the Moroccan monarch for the humanitarian act.
The exact number of fans pardoned has not been officially confirmed, but reports suggest several individuals were involved. The incident had briefly strained relations between the two countries, but the pardon was seen as a positive step toward reconciliation.
