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France condemned on Friday attacks by suspected English-speaking separatists in Cameroon that killed three gendarmes on Thursday, but urged the Cameroonian government to engage in dialogue to stop an escalation in violence.

The separatists have taken up arms over the past year in an attempt to create a nation they call Ambazonia. The insurgency represents the gravest challenge yet to the 35-year rule of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya.

France, which has significant business interests in its former colony and relies on it to fight against Islamist militants, has been careful not to overly criticise the government’s handling of the crisis.

“France condemns the new killings of law enforcement officials that took place on 1 February in Cameroon,” Foreign ministry spokeswoman Agnes Von der Muhll told reporters in a daily briefing after three gendarmes were killed in separate clashes on Thursday in towns in the North West Region.

She said only dialogue would enable a peaceful response to the concerns of all sides and ensure the unity and integrity of the country.

“This is a message we are also passing on to the Cameroonian authorities, in close consultation with our European and international partners,” the spokeswoman added.

Violence has flared in the past week, with armed separatist factions clashing against Cameroon security forces in several towns and villages in the two English-speaking regions after Nigeria deported the leader of the self-declared state and 46 others.

The United Nations refugee agency condemned the handing over of the 47 people, saying most of them had submitted asylum claims and their forced return was in violation of international refugee law.

More than 43,000 Cameroonians have fled as refugees to Nigeria to escape the government crackdown on the separatists, say local aid officials. The majority are in Nigeria’s Cross River state, which borders southwest Cameroon.

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Rita Akana

03.Feb.2018

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According to confirmed sources the soldier killed four civilians and seriously wounded four civilians.This awkward attitude of the Cameroonian military indicts the trainers of such poorly Trained military that Lacks professionalism Decency and moral sanctity. The Cameroonian military Wasn't formed to Safeguard the people But as a tool to maim Kill and brutalize unarmed civilians.

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02.Feb.2018

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The ban on the sale of weapons as well as the manufacturing of weapons across the North West Region is a so primitive and isn't going to preempt any further attacks on the Security agents of LA Republique Du Cameroun.

The failure by the state To condemn the ferocious and barbaric Attacks that have Ruined homes and Families keep fueling The animosity, Vendetta on the part of The abandoned as well As dejected and frustrated civilians Who now see every State security agent as A common enemy that Must be discarded From the surface of The earth as fast as They can because the Military has proven its Incompetence in Holding the state officials accountable To the electorate by Providing to them Security and insurability from Wolves of the state .

The killing of the two Gendarmes in Mbingo Is a clear sign that Things have escalated Beyond control and the haughty state of LA Republique Du Cameroun must come Down from its vane Height of pride and Arrogance and face Reality that it isn't any Longer a domestic Affair as it began yesterday. Failing to acknowledge the existence of two separate nations living side by side is like not admitting guilt even when its evident.

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Rita Akana

02.Feb.2018

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The Secretary of state for Communication and Information Technology of Ambazonia demands that LA Republique Du Cameroun and Nigeria should show proof that those kidnapped from Nigeria haven't been killed. This incessant demand for proof is as a result of their incommunicado and absence of any footage.

The press conference organized by Isa Chorima, the self acclaimed Government spokesman, didn't show any images and Nigeria haven't made any official statement. 

This stalemate isn't bearing any fruits because instead it has escalated to fever height. The people are radicalized as each passing day and there is no sign of things getting better any time soonest.

Refusing these persons the right to meet with their legal counsels is yet another bone of contention and controversy.

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Rita Akana

01.Feb.2018

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Already candidates have begun dropping their candidature for the elective positions and most especially for the Presidential hopeful. The following militants have indicated their willingness to become the party's new chieftain replacing Fru Ndi. These people are Joshua Osih, Barrister Mbah Ndam Joseph and Tchinda Simon.  

The founding Chairman hasn't made any intention to run for the post of Party Chairman as of now. John Fru Ndi has piloted the affairs of the Social Democratic Front for the past twenty eight years. Indicating the readiness of the Social Democratic Front to participate in the forth coming elections isn't any good omen for the party, whose launching was heralded as the jewel of change.

This euphoria has faded out over the years and it has become as dirty as the pot " CPDM" that the "kettle"SDF had condemned over the ages. The elections that have been announced to hold this year 2018, seemingly is threatened by a lot of uncertainty.

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01.Feb.2018

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has learned with great concern of the forced return by Nigeria of 47 Cameroonians, who were handed over to the Cameroonian authorities on 26 January 2018.
Most of the individuals in question had submitted asylum claims. Their forcible return is in violation of the principle of non-refoulement, which constitutes the cornerstone of international refugee law.
The returns were carried out despite UNHCR’s efforts and engagement with the authorities.
UNHCR reminds Nigeria of its obligations under international and Nigerian law, and urges the Nigerian Government to refrain from forcible returns of Cameroonian asylum-seekers back to their country of origin.
We also urge the Government of Cameroon to ensure that the group is treated in accordance with human rights law and standards.

For more information on this topic, please contact:

• In Geneva, Aikaterini Kitidi, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +41 79 580 8334
• In Geneva, Babar Baloch, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +41 79 513 9549
• In Dakar, Romain Desclous, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +221 786 396 385

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01.Feb.2018

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