This archive report was first published on 2 January 2020.
Cameroon's Biya Fires Military Action Warning to Separatists in New Year Message ¶
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has issued a warning to separatists in his New Year message, vowing to take military action against those who threaten the country's stability.
Biya made the statement in a televised address on January 2, 2020, as the country marked the start of a new year.
He said that his government would not tolerate any form of violence or intimidation, and that those who engage in such activities would face the full force of the law.
The warning comes as tensions between the government and separatist groups in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon continue to escalate.
Separatist groups have been demanding greater autonomy and independence for the regions, but the government has refused to grant them, leading to a series of violent clashes.
Biya's warning has been seen as a sign that the government is willing to take a tougher stance against the separatists, and that it will not hesitate to use military force to maintain order.
