French massacre of WWII African riflemen ‘premeditated’, covered up: Report
Summary
A report examined a massacre of African World War II riflemen in 1944, claiming it was intentional and covered up by French colonial authorities. The report suggests that 300 to 400 soldiers were killed, far more than the officially reported 35. The report calls for France to apologize for the incident.Key Facts
- The massacre happened in 1944 at the Thiaroye camp near Dakar, Senegal.
- Official records stated 35 riflemen were killed, but the report claims 300 to 400 deaths.
- The massacre was reportedly planned to stop challenges to colonial rule.
- French colonial authorities allegedly covered up the event by altering records.
- Many documents about the incident are missing or altered, making full details hard to confirm.
- The report wants France to apologize to the victims' families and acknowledge the human rights violations.
- Approximately 1,300 African soldiers were involved in the incident.
- The report was presented to Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
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