**Senegal Demands Clarity from France on Historical Massacre Ahead of 80th Anniversary**

Wed Apr 02 2025 13:19:38 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Senegal Demands Clarity from France on Historical Massacre Ahead of 80th Anniversary**

Senegal seeks accountability and facts surrounding the Thiaroye Massacre, a dark chapter in colonial history, as the anniversary approaches.


As Senegal prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre, the government is pressing France for clarity and acknowledgment of this tragic event. The brutal killings of West African soldiers by French colonial forces in 1944 remain an unresolved historical grievance.

The Thiaroye military cemetery in Senegal houses 35 marked graves of West African soldiers, but historical estimates suggest that nearly 400 soldiers may have died. The local history class in Thiaroye serves as a reminder of this grim past, with students expressing curiosity about the specific reasons and circumstances of the massacre.

In a significant development, French President Emmanuel Macron recently characterized the events as a "massacre" in a letter to Senegal's President, a rare acknowledgment from a French leader. This statement comes as Senegal's government, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, asserts that the relationship with France is due for re-evaluation and demands a comprehensive investigation into the past.

Macron's acknowledgment is seen as a step forward, yet the Senegalese government emphasizes the need for a fuller reckoning to mend the historical rift and foster a more honest dialogue about colonial atrocities. The narrative surrounding the massacre not only shapes Senegal's collective memory but also reflects broader themes of post-colonial relations between African nations and their former colonizers.

As public interest grows in the story of the Thiaroye Massacre, it highlights the significance of historical transparency and reconciliation in contemporary geopolitics.

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