Reuters: As violence rages, Cameroon government in denial, HRW says
PARIS (Reuters) - Prospects for talks between authorities and separatist movements to end escalating violence in Cameroon’s English-speaking region are slim, a senior human rights official said on Friday, dismissing assertions by both sides to be open to dialogue.
A separatist insurgency broke out in 2017 following a government crackdown on peaceful protests in the English-speaking Northwest and Southwest, which complain of being marginalized by the French-speaking majority.
Prime Minister Joseph Ngute has said the government would be willing to talk to the rebels, but would not consider their demand for secession - a position hardline separatists have said they will never accept.
Eleven movements representing Anglophone Cameroon, including the main armed factions, last month said they were willing to enter mediated discussions with the state.
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Update #1: Rights groups urge action as Cameroon Anglophone crisis worsens (France 24)
Update #2: Cameroon: NGOs Exaggerate Separatist Crisis (VOA)
WNU Editor: The government is also moving to shut down the counry's main opposition party who are claiming that last year's election was stolen from them .... Hundreds of opposition members arrested in Cameroon (The Guardian).
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