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Cameroon Separatists Declare Three-Day Ceasefire for Papal Visit
The alliance said the pause is a humanitarian and security measure as the conflict has killed more than 6,000 people and displaced over 600,000, according to the International Crisis Group.
- English-Speaking separatists in Cameroon announced a three-day "safe travel passage" starting Wednesday to allow civilians and pilgrims to travel safely during Pope Leo XIV's visit. The Unity Alliance, representing several separatist groups, declared the pause to facilitate the pontiff's arrival.
- A simmering conflict between secessionist militias and government troops has killed more than 6,000 people since 2017, displacing over 600,000 others in Cameroon's English-speaking west. The crisis shows no sign of resolution despite decreased deadly attacks in recent years.
- Lucas Asu, spokesperson of AGovC, said the pause "reflects a deliberate commitment to responsibility, restraint, and respect for human dignity" in the context of ongoing conflict. The arrangement runs from April 15 to April 17 across what the alliance calls Ambazonian territory.
- Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to lead a "peace meeting" on Thursday in Bamenda, the conflict's epicenter. Cameroonian authorities in Yaounde did not immediately respond to the announcement, despite government claims last week that arrangements were finalized.
- The pontiff is on an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa emphasizing spiritual unity across four countries. However, previous humanitarian pauses by separatists have not always been observed by all armed factions operating in the region, raising uncertainty about enforcement.
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Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit
English-speaking separatists in Cameroon say they will pause fighting for three days to allow safe travel for Pope Leo XIV’s visit on Wednesday.
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