Talatay Nder — the women of the Waalo

1820 · Nder, Waalo

In 1820, Trarza warriors from Mauritania attacked the village of Nder, in Waalo, northern Senegal. Rather than be taken captive, the women of the village chose to die. This act, known as Talatay Nder, has endured in collective memory as a symbol of dignity in the face of oppression.