Violence Continues in Cameroon as Clashes Claim Five Lives

Clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions led to five fatalities, with two individuals killed in Buea by suspected separatists. Government forces killed three separatists and rescued six civilians in a raid. The army will increase its presence amid rising violence from separatist groups aiming for independence since 2017.

On March 18, 2025, violent clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals. Two fatalities occurred in Buea, the capital of the Southwest region, where gunmen believed to be separatist fighters attacked a taxi. This incident was reported to have taken place around 7:00 PM local time.

In the Northwest region, government forces conducted a raid on a separatist hideout in Baba 1 locality, resulting in the deaths of three separatist fighters. Additionally, the operation successfully rescued six civilians who had been held hostage. Reports indicate that the army plans to reinforce its presence in these troubled areas due to a rise in separatist activities.

The violent conflict is rooted in the separatists’ attempts to form an independent nation in the Anglophone regions, a struggle that has escalated since 2017. The tensions between the separatists and government forces continue to pose significant challenges to security in the region.

The recent incidents in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions underscore the ongoing violence from separatist groups and the government’s response. With five lives lost and civilians freed from captivity, the security situation remains critical. The commitment to bolster military presence reflects the persistent threat posed by separatist activities that began in 2017.

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