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As a nation, Senegal has existed relatively peacefully despite unrest and violence in its southern Casamance region. In 2000, the Senegalese impressed the world as Senegal maintained order despite the end of the Socialist Party's 40-year political dominance. Senegal understands the link between a healthy population and a healthy democracy. For this reason, the nation invited The Carter Center to assist it in eradicating Guinea worm disease. Together, The Carter Center and Senegal made history by bringing the nation to the forefront of a global disease eradication movement.
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Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia on February 1, 1982. However, the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group in the Casamance region has clashed sporadically with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping.[1]
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The security situation remains uncertain in the Casamance region of southwestern Senegal. Despite the 2004 peace deal between the government and separatist forces, sporadic fighting and incidents of banditry occur. Travellers are advised to exercise extreme caution if travelling in the region, check the latest travel advice before starting out and avoid being on the Casamance roads after dark. Landmines planted during the government/rebel dispute are ... a threat to safety in the Casamance region.
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PROMER is a project of the government of Senegal, established in 1999 with funding from IFAD and WADB. PROMER is active in four administrative areas of southeastern Senegal (Tambacounda, Kaolack, Kolda and Fatick), in which the potential for development of non-agricultural products is very significant.
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