In 1944, African soldiers who defended France were executed not in battle, but after victory for demanding the wages they were promised.

THIAROYE” THE PAYCHECK ANSWERED WITH GUNS
They fought for France.
They survived World War II.
They asked to be paid.

France answered with bullets.

hiaroye is a historic town and coastal suburb of Dakar, Senegal, located in the Pikine Department between Pikine and Rufisque. It is well-known for the 1944 "Camp de Thiaroye" massacre, where French colonial troops fired on West African soldiers, now a national cemetery and memorial site.
Key Aspects of Thiaroye:
Location: Situated on the southeast coast of the Cap-Vert peninsula, Thiaroye is a key part of the Dakar metropolitan area, consisting of areas like Thiaroye-Gare and Thiaroye-sur-Mer.
Thiaroye Arrondissement: This administrative division includes five main communes: Diack Sao, Diamaguène Sicap M'Bao, M'Bao, Thiaroye sur Mer, and Thiaroye-Gare.
Historical Significance: The 1944 Thiaroye massacre saw French forces attack African soldiers (Tirailleurs Sénégalais) who were demanding owed pay after fighting in World War II.
Modern Day: Today, the area includes the Thiaroye military cemetery (National Cemetery), the Lycée de Thiaroye, and the Centre hospitalier national de Pikine.
The area is heavily urbanized, featuring a mixture of residential areas, a fishing community in Thiaroye-sur-Mer, and commercial zones near the railway.

In 1944, African soldiers who defended France were executed not in battle, but after victory for demanding the wages they were promised.

This is not just history.
It’s a warning about power, loyalty, and silence.

Say their name.
Remember Thiaroye.

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