Catholic group Sant’Egidio has urged Senegal’s military to end an operation against southern separatists and called for dialogue after the West African state’s long-simmering conflict reignited last year. On Sunday, the army announced that it had launched an operation in the southern region of Casamance, aiming to dismantle bases of[Read More…]
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Rebels Kill 4 Senegalese Soldiers, Hold 7 Hostage In The Gambia
Separatist rebels have killed four Senegalese soldiers and are holding seven hostage after a clash on the border between Senegal and The Gambia last week, the Senegalese army said in a statement. Three soldiers died in the fighting on January 24 between the Senegalese army and rebels from the Movement[Read More…]
MFDC Warns Gambia To Stay Away From Senegal Conflict
The leader of the Southern Senegalese separatist movement, Salif Sadio on Sunday warned that The Gambia must not allow her territory to be used by Senegal, Ecowas or any other body in the Casamance conflict. Mr Sadio was speaking at his base in the jungle, where he handed over 2[Read More…]
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