Senegal demands answers

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers
Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two, and were gunned down by French troops in 1944 for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return.
Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre
On Dec. 1, 1944, likely hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France during World War II were killed by the French army after demanding their unpaid wages.
Senegal Commemorates 80th Anniversary of French Colonial Massacre and Demands Accountability
As Senegal marks the 80th anniversary of the massacre, calls for accountability from France grow louder amid unresolved historical grievances.
Senegal demands answers as it commemorates French colonial massacre
On Dec. 1, 1944, likely hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France during World War II were killed by the French army after demanding their unpaid wages
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Senegal demands truth as it marks 80 years since French colonial massacre at Thiaroye
Senegal on Sunday (December 1) commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two, and were gunned down by French troops in 1944 for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return.
Senegal demands answers as the country commemorates 80th anniversary of Thiaroye massacre
On Senegal marks the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. On that day in 1944, at least 35 Tirailleurs – members of a colonial infantry unit from Senegal who served in the French army – were gunned down by French forces for demanding their pay after returning from World War II.
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