Post Cameroun Election: UK Calls On Cameroun Third President Biya Paul To Urgently Dialogue With Separatists

Following the sham elections in Cameroun wherein the Cameroun constitutional council selected dictator Biya Paul as the new and third President of Cameroun, the United Government has focused her post-election message on calling Biya Paul to urgently get into talks to resolve the conflict in her former trust territory Southern Cameroons. This is coming at a time Maurice Kamto has refused to accept Biya Paul election proclaiming himself as the third President of Cameroun. Below is the statement from the UK Minister in charge of Africa affairs.

Following the recent elections in Cameroon, the Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin said:

The UK congratulates President Paul Biya on his re-election.

We remain deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in the Anglophone regions, which continue to suffer from high levels of violence and human rights abuses perpetrated by both security forces and armed separatists. The UK calls on the Government of Cameroon to now take urgent action to address the crisis in the Anglophone regions.

We hope that President Biya will reach out to all sections of Cameroonian society and work to build confidence and trust. It is crucial for all parties to engage in a peaceful and structured process leading to constitutional reforms, as previously set out by the President, and avoid excessive use of force.

The UK is concerned at the worsening humanitarian situation in the Anglophone regions and the impact this is having on the lives of ordinary people. We call on all parties to grant full and unhindered humanitarian access to the affected population.

The UK will continue to work alongside the international community to encourage and support efforts to resolve the Anglophone crisis. It is vital that all parties now work together to secure a peaceful future for all Cameroonians.”

Statement Link Here