On March 18, 2025, clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions resulted in five deaths, with a taxi shooting in Buea claimed two lives by separatist fighters. Concurrently, a raid by government forces in the Northwest killed three separatists and rescued six hostages. The military plans to reinforce its presence following these upticks in violence as the conflict has persisted since 2017.
On March 18, 2025, five individuals lost their lives during violent clashes in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon, specifically in the Northwest and Southwest areas. Local security reports indicate that two fatalities occurred in Buea, the capital of the Southwest, where suspected separatist fighters opened fire on a taxi, immediately fleeing the scene upon the arrival of military personnel.
In the Northwest, government forces executed a raid on a separatist hideout in the Baba 1 locality, resulting in the deaths of three separatist fighters. This operation also culminated in the successful rescue of six civilians who had been held hostage. In light of these developments, reports suggest that the military will be deploying additional troops to these tense regions.
The unrest in these Anglophone areas can be traced back to 2017 when armed separatists embarked on efforts to establish an independent state. These ongoing clashes between separatist groups and government forces have led to significant instability in the region.
The recent clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions have resulted in multiple fatalities and highlight the intensified violence in the area. Government forces are responding to these developments by increasing troop deployment to combat separatist activities. The struggle for independence by separatist groups continues to exacerbate the situation, which has been ongoing since 2017, revealing a deep-rooted conflict in the region.
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