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Senegal army captures MFDC rebel bases in Casamance region

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Senegal’s army says it has captured rebel bases in the south. It is the latest offensive against an armed group that wants to create an independent state in the southern Casamance region. Senegal hopes the operation will help end one of Africa’s longest civil conflicts. The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance, also known as the MFDC, has been fighting for independence from Senegal for the last 40 years. A spokesperson from Senegal’s military told Al Jazeera that they suspect rebels of fleeing to neighbouring Guinea Bissau. While Senegal has made several victories on the battlefield, it will take the cooperation of neighbouring countries to find lasting peace. Al Jazeera’s […]

Senegal offensive: Army captures rebel bases in Casamance region

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0 Senegal’s army says they have captured three rebel bases in the southern Casamance region. They are trying to take back all of its fertile lands, referred to as Senegal’s breadbasket. The conflict is one of Africa’s oldest, starting in 1982. Al Jazeera’s Nicholas Haque reports from Dakar. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Senegal #Casamance #CasamanceConflict