Senegal Seeks 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.
Thiaroye massacre: Honouring Senegal's slain soldiers, 80 years on
On December 1, 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
Senegal commemorates 80th anniversary of French WW2 massacre
Historians estimate hundreds of West African soldiers who fought for France were killed in 1944 by the French army after they demanded unpaid wages. #EuropeNews
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 the country commemorates 80th anniversary of Thiaroye massacre
On December 1, 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. FRANCE 24's Caitlin Kelly tells us more .
80 Years On, Senegal Demands Justice For French Massacre Of African Soldiers
Senegal marked the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre, where African soldiers returning from WWII were killed by French troops in 1944. Senegal demands France take responsibility, apologize, and investigate.
For the first time, France’s Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French a massacre
France's President Emmanuel Macron has for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre.
Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers
Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.
Senegal mourns Thiaroye war heroes slain by French troops 80 years ago
Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre on Sunday, honouring the African riflemen killed by French colonial forces on 1 December, 1944. For the first time, French President Emmanuel Macron has officially recognised the killings as a massacre – calling it a tragedy that demands the uncovering of the full truth.
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of troop killings after France acknowleges colonial 'massacre'
Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre".
80 Years After Killings, Senegal Wants the Facts From France
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Senegal welcomes France’s friendship as long as it comes without its military
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