Five people were killed in clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions, with targeted attacks by separatist militants in Buea. Government forces retaliated, killing three separatists and rescuing six hostages during a raid. Increased military deployment is planned due to rising violence since 2017.
On March 18, 2025, violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals. Clashes occurred in the Northwest and Southwest regions, with attacks linked to separatist militants. In Buea, the capital of the Southwest, gunmen shot at a taxi, killing two passengers around 7:00 PM local time before fleeing the scene as soldiers arrived.
In the Northwest region, government forces executed a raid on a separatist hideout in Baba 1, leading to the deaths of three separatist fighters. During this operation, six civilians were successfully rescued from captivity. Local police confirmed these details, emphasizing ongoing hostilities in the area.
Due to a rise in separatist violence, additional troops will be deployed to the affected regions. Armed separatist groups have been in conflict with government forces since 2017, as they strive for the establishment of an independent state in these Anglophone territories.
Recent clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions highlight the ongoing conflict fueled by separatist movements. The retreat of armed groups with civilian casualties and military responses illustrates escalating violence. The Cameroon government’s decision to increase troop presence reflects the severity of the situation and aims to stabilize the volatile regions.
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