Senegal, Thiaroye massacre and French army

Senegal demands answers as it commemorates French colonial massacre
On Dec. 1, 1944, hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France during World War II were likely killed by the French army after demanding their unpaid wages
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.
Thiaroye massacre: Honouring Senegal's slain soldiers, 80 years 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
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 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.
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 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 marks 80th anniversary of French massacre
It’s been 80 years since French soldiers massacred dozens of West African troops in Senegal who were demanding fair treatment and equal pay.
Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre
Hundreds of West African soldiers who fought for France during World War II were likely killed by the French army […]
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Senegal mourns Thiaroye war heroes slain by French troops 80 years ago
France honours WWII colonial troops shot dead by French army in Senegal This year's commemorations have been prepared ...