16/08/2025
The Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon has been ongoing for nearly nine years, resulting in significant humanitarian issues, human rights abuses, and displacement. The conflict began in 2016 when government forces responded to Anglophone demonstrations with excessive force, leading to widespread protests and eventually, an armed separatist movement seeking independence for the English-speaking regions. Today, the crisis continues to affect millions, with over 6,000 civilians killed, more than 700,000 internally displaced, and at least 2.2 million in need of humanitarian aid. Despite international attention, a lasting solution remains elusive, and the conflict has had a devastating impact on education, healthcare, and the economy. To resolve the crisis, genuine dialogue between the government and separatist leaders, facilitated by neutral mediators, is crucial, along with concrete incentives, constitutional guarantees for Anglophone rights, and accountability for human rights abuses.
