Biram Senghor, a Senegalese man, has accused the French state of concealing the remains of his father, M'Bap Senghor, who was killed during the Thiaroye massacre in 1944. His lawyer filed a complaint in Paris as authorities originally misrepresented Senghor's death. The Thiaroye incident, where African soldiers protested for unpaid wages, resulted in a significant number of deaths, with historical estimates suggesting up to 400 casualties. This episode highlights France’s colonial history and ongoing questions regarding accountability and transparency.
"They need to tell us where his remains are," he said.
"For a while, they lied to his family. They pretended Senghor was a deserter, that he did not die in Thiaroye, and then they admitted that he had."
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