Excavations at the African Riflemen’s Cemetery in Thiaroye, Senegal, have uncovered human skeletons and bullet shells. The findings are part of a historical investigation into the 1944 massacre of Senegalese riflemen by the French army.

The dig, which began in May, seeks to determine the number of victims buried at the site. For decades, families and historians have called for clarity and justice.

Authorities say the remains will undergo forensic analysis to identify the dead and understand the scale of the killings.

This effort marks a significant step in acknowledging a long-silenced chapter in Senegal’s colonial history.