Violence in Cameroon: Five Dead in Anglophone Regions Amid Hostage Rescue Missions
Recent clashes in Cameroon resulted in five deaths and six hostage rescues in Anglophone regions. A police report indicated that two people were killed in Buea when separatist fighters attacked a taxi. Government forces killed three separatists and rescued six hostages during a raid in the Northwest.
On March 18, 2025, clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions led to the deaths of at least five individuals. Action predominantly took place in the Northwest and Southwest regions, where violence escalated due to tensions between government forces and armed separatists. Local sources report that gunmen believed to be part of separatist groups opened fire on a taxi in Buea, resulting in two fatalities.
The violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions underscores the ongoing conflict between armed separatists and government forces, which has persisted since 2017. The recent clashes emphasize the government’s response through military action and the need for additional security measures in the area to address separatist threats and safeguard civilians.
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