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Murder, rape and torture allegations hit Ivory Coast student union

UniScreenshot 2024 10 19 113344.png Many now welcome the ban, seeing it as a long-overdue action against campus lawlessness

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 Source: BBC

The Ivorian government has shut down all student unions after two student murders linked to the notorious Student and School Federation (Fesci).

Investigations at Abidjan's top university revealed a torture tunnel and brothel allegedly run by Fesci.

Students describe the group’s long-standing reign of terror, including extortion, threats, and violence.

Raids led to arrests and the seizure of weapons, bringing hope for peace on campuses.

Once a protest group, Fesci became feared for criminal activity, with some former leaders rising to high political positions.

Many now welcome the ban, seeing it as a long-overdue action against campus lawlessness.

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Source: BBC