UN Human Rights Body Decries Cameroon Violence (CNN)

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has condemned the continuing insecurity in Cameroon, amid reports of killings by armed groups and state forces that has prompted mass internal displacements.

The development followed a worsening situation in North-West and South-West Cameroon, linked to protests by English-speaking citizens against discrimination since October 2016 that escalated into violence involving secessionists and state forces.

The OHCHR Spokeswoman, Ms Ravina Shamdasani, said: “We strongly condemn the human rights violations and abuses that have plagued the people in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon. Read more

 

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