Two years after a complaint was filed against the government by young activist Pape Abdoulaye Touré, alleging "illegal detention and kidnapping," a security agent from Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Dakar has been placed in preventive detention. This development occurred on Tuesday, September 22, and marks a significant step in the legal process related to the case. The activist had raised concerns about the treatment of students and the use of force by security personnel on university campuses. His complaint led to an investigation that has now resulted in the arrest of one individual and the judicial supervision of two others. These individuals are linked to the team of Pape Malick Ndour, a former Minister of Youth in Senegal. Preventive detention means the suspect is held without trial while authorities investigate the case further. Judicial supervision, on the other hand, involves monitoring the individuals’ activities and restricting their freedom to some extent, though they are not in custody. These measures are often used in cases where there is enough suspicion to warrant legal action but not enough evidence for a full arrest. The case has drawn attention to the issue of student rights and the use of force by security personnel in educational institutions. It also highlights the ongoing legal and political challenges faced by activists in Senegal, who often find themselves at odds with government authorities over issues of freedom and justice.