Violence between insurgents and government forces has occurred almost daily in the region since a political crisis escalated in late 2016
Twenty-two people have been killed in clashes with the army in Cameroon, an opposition MP said on Saturday, in the latest violence to hit the restive northwest, where separatists from the English-speaking minority are fighting for greater autonomy.
The identity of those killed was not immediately clear, with the army describing them as “terrorists” and villagers saying they were criminals.
The clashes come after the US ambassador to Cameroon accused government forces earlier this month of carrying out targeted killings and other abuses in the fight against the independence-seeking militants.
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WNU Editor: Massacres are being reported .... Dozens killed in Cameroon's restive Anglophone region (EWN). More here .... Fresh massacre in Cameroon’s Anglophone region (Today's News Africa).
More News On The Ongoing Violence In Cameroon
Deaths in Anglophone Cameroon, army confirms firefight with separatists -- Africa News
Dozens of Cameroon Youth Killed in South -- VOA
22 killed in clashes in Cameroon English-speaking region: MP -- ENCA/AFP
Anglophone activists convicted of 'terrorism' in Cameroon -- Al Jzeera
Cameroon military court jails Anglophone activists -- BBC
Cameroon is victim of separatist violence – govt replies US envoy -- Africa News
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