Tag: massacre
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Senegal to Include Thiaroye Massacre in School History Curriculum, Announces FRANCE 24
In a significant move towards acknowledging and educating about colonial history, Senegal has decided to incorporate lessons on the Thiaroye massacre into the school curriculum. This educational initiative aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the events that took place in 1944, where African tirailleurs (colonial troops enlisted in the French army) were…
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Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary of Thiaroye Massacre, Seeks Truth from France
Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, demanding the truth behind the tragic event during French colonial rule. The massacre, which took place in 1944, involved the killing of African tirailleurs, soldiers who fought for France during World War II, upon their return to Senegal. The Senegalese government and citizens are calling for…
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Survivors Mourn Victims of Massacre in Haitian Town: A Report
In a small Haitian town, survivors are mourning the loss of loved ones following a massacre that has shaken the community. The tragic event has brought to light the ongoing issues of violence and instability plaguing the nation. The report from FRANCE 24 English provides an in-depth look at the aftermath of this devastating incident,…
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Investigation Reveals Ethnically Motivated Violence Behind 2023 Darfur Massacre
A joint investigation by Sky News, Lighthouse Reports, Lemont, and The Washington Post has shed light on the ethnically motivated violence behind a massacre in Darfur, Sudan, in June last year. The investigation uncovered footage showing the aftermath of an attack on Kabkabiya camp, highlighting the execution of five brothers by RSF forces. This massacre…
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DR Congo Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Goma Massacre with 56 Protesters Killed by Soldiers
On the first anniversary of a tragic event in Goma, DR Congo, commemorations were held to remember the 56 protesters killed by soldiers during a rally against UN peacekeepers. A military colonel has been sentenced to death, and other soldiers have received long prison terms for their involvement in the massacre, which targeted a religious…
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Survivors of Honduras Prison Massacre Reflect on Trauma and Loss a Year Later
One year after the tragic prison massacre in Honduras, survivors are still grappling with the aftermath. The incident left many inmates dead or injured, instilling a lasting fear and trauma among those who lived through it. The survivors recount the harrowing experience of being caught in the violence, with some believing they would not make…
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Over 120,000 Women Reportedly Raped During Tigray War as Rape Used as Weapon of Conflict
A recent report highlights the harrowing use of rape as a weapon of war during the Tigray conflict, revealing the profound and devastating impact on women. The war has left a staggering number of victims, with estimates suggesting that over 12,000 women may have been subjected to sexual violence. Many of these survivors face not…
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Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Army Base
An Al Qaeda affiliate has claimed responsibility for a significant attack on an army base in Burkina Faso, near the border with Niger, resulting in the death of over 100 soldiers. The attack, marked as the most substantial since previous incidents months ago, involved militants using motorcycles and distinctive green scarfs to storm the military…
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UN General Assembly Votes to Establish July 11 as International Day of Remembrance for Srebrenica Genocide
The UN General Assembly has established July 11th as the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide, commemorating the day in 1995 when Bosnian Serb forces killed 8,000 unarmed Bosnian Muslim men and teenagers. The resolution passed despite opposition from Bosnian Serbs and the Serbian leadership, with Serbian President Alexander Vucic arguing that it…
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Israeli Security Forces Disguised as Medics Assassinate Three Palestinians in West Bank Hospital
Israeli forces, disguising themselves as medics, conducted an operation at a hospital in Jenin, West Bank, killing three Palestinian men who were affiliated with armed groups. The incident has raised tensions, with Israel asserting that the individuals were planning an imminent terrorist attack. Further, Israel has accused UN’s Palestinian refugee agency staff of being involved…