Senegal: 4 killed in clashes between rebels of Casamance Movement of Democratic Forces (MFDC) (MFDC) and army
At least four people, including a Frenchman, have been killed in a raid on a bank by suspected separatist rebels in Senegal’s Casamance region.
The Senegalese army said rebels from the Casamance Movement for Democratic Forces attacked Credit Mutuel bank in Kafountine on Friday.
It was not clear how the civilians, including the Frenchman, were killed.
The rebels have been fighting for independence in a conflict which has killed thousands since 1982.
If confirmed, Friday’s attack would be the deadliest attack since President Macky Sall came to power in March 2012, according to AFP news agency.