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What happened
Talibé children in Saint-Louis are subjected to forced begging by exploitative Quranic teachers operating some residential daaras. Children may be required to meet daily money or food quotas and can face physical punishment when they fail to do so. Many children originate from other parts of Senegal or neighboring West African countries. Accused: Intermediaries using traditional apprenticeship guise.
Response and intervention
Senegalese gendarmerie. Awareness campaigns; some prosecutions. La Lumiere center for street children.