According to media reports, some ministers and executives of the ruling party, APR, are against the amnesty, saying some of the detainees were involved in killings of demonstrators, looting goods, and burning houses.
Since last year to date, 1,500 people are currently detained.
Strong opposition leader Ousman Sonko has been in jail since July last year.
Meanwhile Serign Babacar Sy Mansour, Caliph General of the Tijaniyya, appeals and prays for peace in Senegal. He also urges President Sall and all stakeholders for a dialogue to attain or reach a lasting peace in the country.
