CISA REPORT: DAKAR, January 6, 2012 (CISA) -Cardinal Theodore Adrien Sarr has called for constructive dialogue between the government of Senegal and the rebels in Casamance.The Archbishop of Dakar in Senegal, Cardinal Theodore Adrien Sarr, called on the government and the rebels of the Casamance Movement of Democratic Forces who are fighting for the independence of the Casamance region to end the conflict.
The cardinal made the call on Sunday, January 1 during holy mass in Casamance. He said the conflict had dragged on for so long and had killed and displaced many people in addition to destroying property, according to Vatican Radio -Africa.
The country’s president Abdoulaye Wade announced in his New Year message that his government was considering an amnesty for the rebel leaders, Salif Sadio and Ousmane Dabo, in exchange for peace.
He promised to facilitate the process of social reintegration for the rebel fighters after the disarmament and demobilization.
The rebels have been fighting the government since 1982. Last month they ambushed and killed 30 government soldiers and took five as prisoners of war.
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