Senegal: 7 injured as Senegalese army vehicle hits landmine in Casamance
Ziguinchor, Senegal - A Senegalese army vehicle hit a landmine that left seven soldiers injured, two of them in critical condition, on Wednesday near the town of Diokadou, located about 100km north of Ziguinchor, the regional capital, PANA learnt from reliable sources.
The injured were all evacuated to the regional hospital in Ziguinchor, the sources said, adding that the incident occurred between 10 and 11 am local time.
Shortly after the explosion, there was an exchange of gunfire, apparently between Senegalese troops on their way to the scene of the explosion, and rebel fighters.
The area where the incident occurred is close to the Gambian border, and is considered very dangerous because it harbours the bases of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC), which has been fighting for the region's independence for over 30 years.
The Senegalese army has sent reinforcement to the area in recent days, following numerous attacks against its troops
Source http://www.afriquejet.com/army-vehicle-2012012031804.html
The injured were all evacuated to the regional hospital in Ziguinchor, the sources said, adding that the incident occurred between 10 and 11 am local time.
Shortly after the explosion, there was an exchange of gunfire, apparently between Senegalese troops on their way to the scene of the explosion, and rebel fighters.
The area where the incident occurred is close to the Gambian border, and is considered very dangerous because it harbours the bases of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC), which has been fighting for the region's independence for over 30 years.
The Senegalese army has sent reinforcement to the area in recent days, following numerous attacks against its troops
Source http://www.afriquejet.com/army-vehicle-2012012031804.html
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