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 Posted - 12 Jun 2006 : 23:12:03
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CASAMANCE REBELS ISSUE WARNING LETTER
By Bubacarr K. Sowe
A rebel group in Cassamance has sent a warning letter to Gambian villages that are on the Casamance border.
According to a villager from Sohm Village, Kombo East, the said letter contains a warning message from one of the rebel fractions in Casamance. He said the rebels are advising Gambians who usually go into the Casamance forest in search of firewood and charcoal to desist from doing so. “They said they do not want anyone to go into the bush, because they cannot distinguish between the civilians and their rivals who are fighting them,” Mr. Jarjue said.
He added that the message is directed not only to those producing charcoal but to all Gambians living by the border. They are advised to remain in their territory. The man added that they believe the rebels are around the Casamance villages of Kabakel, Sambulanjang, Barragesseh and Kajalokule.
According to one Malang Sambou of Kafuta Tumbung (who read the letter), said some Gambians who were held by the rebels have been released.
Residents of Sohm village who spoke to this reporter confirmed that they heard heavy gunshots coming from the Casamance area. Our reporter who was on the ground heard gunshots while returning from Sohm.
According to a villager, the rebels are well armed. He posited that fighting continued throughout this week and that the fighting has intensified.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 45/2006, 12-14 June, 2006
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