New River & Greenbrier Valley WV

Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Dec 1, 2024

On Dec. 1, 1944, hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France during World War II were likely killed by the French army after demanding their unpaid wages. After refusin…

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Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

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