Bro Haruna,
 
This is a great enlightenment from you. Like you, I also have my reservations on some of these rebel groups. I certainly do not know how legitimate MFDC is, but I think there are great sons and daughters of Cassamance who enhance a democratic process, thus as you said: "If Senegal could without quickening her own disintegration, Senegal would have accorded Cassamance her independence. There is a way independence of Cassamance can be amicably achieved but it would not be by ceding territory to qualify MFDC's limited interests." That would be a fullfillment of Senghor's promise to Cassamance. 
 
The following link will interest you, and you know the Fulas would say, "Fowruh nyunih, nyalel tehdi" (The howl of the hyena and the moo of the calf). If the scenario happens, we know the hyena is either on the calf or not far from getting to it. In short, it is not far from home. 
 
http://www.foroyaa.gm/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6031:
 
Once again, thanks.
 
Yero.





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Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:29:51 -0500
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Subject: Re: Gun Battle in Cassamance
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Yero,

In 1985, I wondered the same too: Could Senegal cede Cassamance to the MFDC?

The MFDC does not represent all Cassamance. The MFDC's fight is more ethnic than territorial. I have also figured out over the years that the Cassamance region is home to a multitude of ethnicities and peoples. If Senegal were to cower in the face of militant MFDC attacks and abandon one of Senegal's significant regions, you will contend with WHO then leads an autonomous Cassamance enclave. What Senegal will have done by ceding Cassamance to the MFDC will be to de-facto also cede the Saint Louis/Rufisque conclaves to similar militias. This will begin the eternal disintegration of Senegal as a sovereign nation. That is neither good for Senegal, nor for West Africa.

The way I see it, only a sustained and democratic Senegalese government can address the real and critical concerns of Cassamance, Kolda, Tambacounda, the valley regions toward St Louis and Rufisque, and the coastal Goree communities. Decentralization will be key. The question is not the further partition of Senegal but the more sustainable harnessing of her human and natural resources.

You will agree that there will always be disgruntled groups of citizens from a myriad permutations in any one country. It is the country which excels in synthesis that will grow and prosper even amid oft-tempestuous dissent. It is not valuable for Dakar to discount the anxieties of the MFDC because the natural growth of discontent, if not balanced by considerate governance, is bound t overwhelm the most well-meaning humans.

Thank you for jogging my memory on this significant consideration. If Senegal could without quickening her own disintegration, Senegal would have accorded Cassamance her independence. There is a way independence of Cassamance can be amicably achieved but it would not be by ceding territory to qualify MFDC's limited interests.

Haruna. Thanks again Yero. This is a debate that should gain currency in Senegal especially leading to the elections. This is why I do not believe Wade stands a chance in a free and fair election in Senegal. 


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RE: Gun Battle in Cassamance
 
http://hellogambia.com/?p=6230
 
Foroya's report on the gun battle between Senegal and Cassamance makes it a necessity to take the case of the intercepted arms in Nigeria as a serious case at the UN quarters. 
 
Just out of curiosity: Is there any reason why Senegal cannot give independence to Cassamance? 
 
Thanks,
Yero.



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