Senegal has commemorated the 80th anniversary of a colonial-era massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War II. The massacre occurred in 1944 when African soldiers were shot by French soldiers after demanding fair treatment and payment upon their return.
France has acknowledged for the first time that its soldiers carried out the massacre in Thiaroye, as stated in a letter by French President Emmanuel Macron. In this letter, Macron mentioned the confrontation that led to the tragic event and expressed his intention to work with Senegalese officials to uncover the truth behind the killings.
Aminata Toure, former Senegalese Prime Minister, stated that this commemoration represents a moment of justice, emphasizing its significance for the younger generations. It marks a crucial step in addressing historical grievances and the responsibility of colonial powers.
International pressure persists for France to exhume mass graves to verify the death toll from the Thiaroye massacre, amid accusations that France has falsified or hidden records about the true number of casualties.
Collection
[
|
...
]