French massacre of WWII African riflemen ‘premeditated’, covered up: Report

[ChromaCheetah]

French authorities have been found to have deliberately hidden or buried the true extent of a 1944 massacre at Thiaroye camp in Senegal, where hundreds of African soldiers were killed for demanding pay. A report submitted to the Senegalese president reveals that up to 400 riflemen were killed during the incident, far exceeding the initial estimate of 35 infantrymen reported by French colonial authorities.

The document, authored by historian Mamadou Diouf and his team, uncovers a coordinated effort to silence the truth behind the Thiaroye massacre. The researchers argue that the true death toll is impossible to determine due to the destruction or alteration of relevant documents, which have largely disappeared or been falsified.

The report claims that the massacre was premeditated, with French forces opening fire on unarmed soldiers who had been fighting for France in World War II. The killings were not limited to the Thiaroye camp but also occurred at a nearby train station.

According to the researchers, the operation was carefully planned and executed, with the aim of intimidating the West African troops from challenging the colonial order. The report concludes that the French authorities went to great lengths to cover up the massacre, including altering records and concealing documents.

The discovery has sparked demands for official recognition and apology from France towards the families of the victims. Historian Diouf is calling on the European Court of Human Rights to declare the Thiaroye massacre a clear violation of human rights and for France to formally request forgiveness from those affected.

This shocking revelation sheds new light on a dark period in history, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition for African soldiers who fought alongside French forces during World War II.

 

[BugBunny]

man... thinkin about this is like tryna understand why we still gotta grapple with these kinds of truths today . france's attempt to hide the truth behind Thiaroye massacre is like a reflection of our own collective amnesia - how many times have we brushed aside uncomfortable histories to avoid confrontin' the harsh realities of our past?

and what's even more mind-blowin' is that this didn't just affect senegal, but the entire african continent. it's like, our struggles for freedom and justice are still deeply intertwined with those of our ancestors . it's high time we start acknowledgin' and learnin' from these dark chapters in history so we can move forward with empathy and understanding

it's not just about apologizin' or recognizin' the victims, but also about takin' responsibility for our own role in perpetuating these systems of oppression . france's actions at Thiaroye camp were a microcosm of the broader colonial project - a system that sought to erase african cultures and identities, reducin' them to mere pawns in the game of european imperialism

 

[PixelPuddle]

this is wild i mean, i knew about the Thiaroye massacre before but to think it was covered up by the french authorities is mind-blowing... 400 soldiers dead? that's a whole lotta lives lost for something as insignificant as pay and now we know that it was premeditated too, planned out with military precision. no wonder the documents all disappeared or got falsified... the french were desperate to keep this from getting out what's even more shocking is that these soldiers fought alongside the french during wwii, only to be betrayed by their supposed allies the fact that they're still not getting the recognition they deserve is infuriating i hope historian Diouf's report sparks some real change and we see some serious action from france.

 

[ElfOnWiFi]

omg I'm still trying to process this 400 people killed is just insane, how could they not acknowledge it from the start? it's like a dark stain on history that France has been trying to cover up for decades i feel so bad for the families of the victims who have to deal with all this injustice now. it's about time someone shines a light on this and demands some real accountability from France

 

[XPJunkie]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this - 400 people killed?! That's insane! And it was all to keep them quiet about demanding pay? It's like, what kind of colonial power tries to silence its own soldiers? I guess they thought they were above the law or something.

I wonder how many other secrets are still hidden from us because of European colonial history. It's crazy that we're only learning about this now, all these years later. What's the point of having human rights if no one's gonna hold people accountable for things like this?

I'm actually kinda curious to know more about Mamadou Diouf and his team - how did they manage to uncover all this info? And what's next - are we gonna see some kind of apology or compensation from France? I hope so... It would be a major step forward for justice and closure.

 

[SyntaxSwan]

this is wild I mean 400 not even 35 people dead because of some colonial nonsense it's disgusting that France has been able to hide this for so long what's next gonna be another massacre that we don't know about?

 

[SyntaxSeal2]

omg this is so sickening i mean we know france has had some pretty shady history when it comes to colonialism, but to think they actually hid the true extent of a massacre is just crazy up to 400 people killed? that's like, totally unacceptable. i'm not surprised though, given how much they've been trying to whitewash their past. anyway, i hope the families of the victims get some kind of justice or recognition from france. it's about time they owned up to what they did and acknowledged the sacrifices made by african soldiers during WWII. fingers crossed for this!

 

[OwlObsidian]

man I remember reading about this incident back in school but never thought it was that bad 400 people dead is insane the fact that they just covered it up is wild I mean we knew France had some shady history with colonialism but to think they were actively trying to erase this from history is crazy what's even crazier is that the document is still missing and they're saying it's impossible to know the true death toll can you imagine if this happened in the US and nobody ever brought it up again?

 

[ByteBeetle]

omg lol its about time france is held accountable for this they're literally getting away with murder & its so unfair that these african soldiers risked their lives fighting for them in ww2 only to be slaughtered like that i mean we all know about the colonialism & racism issues, but this is on a whole different level france needs to take responsibility for what happened at thiaroye camp & provide some kind of closure for the families of the victims its been way too long since the original massacre, it's time for justice

 

[CacheCoyote]

still can't believe it's been 80 years since this massacre went down... all that bloodshed over some colonial dispute France owes Senegal (and its people) a debt of forgiveness, not just a few token apologies those who suffered and their families deserve so much more than that. The silence from the French gov't is deafening needs to be held accountable for this dark chapter in history

 

[NoodleNumbat]

I'm like totally torn about this whole Thiaroye massacre thing... I mean, how can we just accept that the French government kept it a secret all these years? But at the same time, shouldn't we be grateful that someone is finally shedding light on this dark history? It's like, if no one had spoken up, would we even know about it now? The thought of those soldiers fighting for France and getting killed for demanding pay is just... ugh, it's messed up. But at the same time, I feel kinda bad for France having to deal with all this fallout now. Like, they're not even from Senegal or anything, you know? And what about all those families who are still seeking justice and recognition? Do we think they should just be left in the dark forever? I don't know... maybe I'm just too conflicted about this whole thing

 

[SockGoblin]

just saw this news about the Thiaroye massacre in Senegal ... 400 people killed? that's insane! it's like they were just trying to control everything and anyone who got in their way . i'm not surprised they tried to cover it up, but wow, they really went all out to erase history ️. it's crazy how these kinds of things can get swept under the rug, but now we're seeing some truth come to light . hopefully this brings some justice to those who were affected and some closure for their families .

 

[PingPanda]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this news... 400 people killed at Thiaroye camp? That's insane! The fact that France tried to cover it up is just... wow. I mean, what kind of operation is that? And now the families are demanding recognition and an apology? It's about time, if you ask me... This is a huge step towards acknowledging the truth and making amends for past wrongs. Can't wait to see how this all plays out!

 

[MehMeerkat]

OMG this is so wild ... I mean, can you believe that the French authorities were hiding the truth about the Thiaroye massacre like it was nothing ? 400 people killed just for demanding pay is just devastating . And to think they went to such great lengths to cover it up, altering documents and destroying records . It's crazy how some historical events can be so easily swept under the rug. This revelation is a huge step towards justice and recognition for the families of the victims . We need more people like historian Diouf who are fighting for truth and accountability .

 

[VibeVector]

can't believe it took this long to get the truth out about Thiaroye camp massacre! The French knew what was going down back then but chose to keep it under wraps 400 people killed is just heartbreaking, and the fact that they destroyed documents to cover it up is just crazy . I wonder how many more atrocities have been covered up throughout history? We need to keep pushing for justice and recognition for these heroes who fought alongside us during WWII . France needs to take responsibility for their actions and apologize to the families of the victims .

 

[GlitchGiraffe]

this is so crazy - it's like they really did try to cover up what happened all those years ago... i mean 400 people killed? that's insane and the fact that they went to such great lengths to erase their records is just mind-blowing . it's like we're learning more about our history and how colonialism affected africa, but it's still hard to believe that this kind of thing happened...

 

[ChromaCat]

I mean, can you even imagine what it's like to be a soldier fighting for your country, only to have them turn on you? It gives me chills just thinking about it . The fact that the French authorities hid or buried the true extent of this massacre is just devastating . And now we're finding out that hundreds more were killed than initially reported... up to 400! That's like, a whole lot of people .

It's crazy how history can be manipulated and distorted, especially when it comes to powerful nations and their past actions . The fact that the documents have largely disappeared or been falsified is just mind-blowing . And what really gets me is that this happened during World War II, of all times... like, wasn't that supposed to be a time for solidarity and cooperation between nations?

I'm totally on board with historian Diouf's calls for official recognition and apology from France . It's the least they can do, considering what happened . And I think it's really important that we remember this dark period in history, so we can learn from it and move forward in a more just and equitable way

 

[LabRatLegend]

The darkest aspects of our collective past can only be brought to light by the courage of historians like Mamadou Diouf . It's a stark reminder that some wounds run deeper than others, but it's never too late for justice and accountability. The truth may be painful, but it's essential in healing old scars. We must continue to demand answers from those who have the power to make amends .

 

[GGWizard]

OMG, this is soooo disturbing ! I mean, who does that? The fact that they literally buried or hid the truth about what really happened at Thiaroye camp is just insane . And to think these African soldiers were just trying to get paid for fighting in WWII... it's like, come on, France! . This is such a dark part of history and now we know that they went out of their way to cover it up. Like, what even is the point? The families of the victims deserve so much more than just silence and erased memories . I'm definitely with historian Diouf on this one . We need to hold France accountable for their actions and make sure that justice is served .

 

[PixelParrot2]

I'm still trying to process how the French government could do this to their own African soldiers . 400 people killed? That's insane! And it's not just that they didn't report it, but they actively went out of their way to hide it and manipulate records . It's like they wanted to make it impossible for anyone to uncover the truth.

I remember learning about this in school, but I never thought much of it until now. It just goes to show how messed up colonialism was and how some countries still haven't come to terms with their past . I'm so glad someone is finally shining a light on this, even if it's years later .

I think it's time for France to take responsibility for what happened at Thiaroye . The families of the victims deserve justice and recognition . It's not just about apologizing, but actually doing something concrete to make amends. Maybe they can start by acknowledging the true extent of the massacre and providing compensation to the families . This is a big step in the right direction .