The United Kingdom has urged the government of Cameroon to accept
offers of assistance from regional and international partners so as to
help prevent the humanitarian crisis in the North West and South West
regions of the country.
During a submission today at the Human Rights Council, the
UK expressed its deep concern about the deteriorating human rights
situation in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon, due to
high levels of violence, and called on Cameroon to engage fully with the
Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations Human Rights.
The UK said technical assistance from the international community can
support partner nations to ensure the protection and realization of
human rights across a range of contexts.
“we encourage the Government to accept offers of assistance from
regional and international partners to prevent further erosion of the
human rights of those living in the North-West and South-West of
Cameroon, resulting from the conflict between armed separatists and the
Government of Cameroon,”the UK said”
“We encourage the Government of Cameroon to accept coordinated offers
of international technical assistance and cooperation. This includes
the offer of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to
conduct an urgent assessment mission to the North-West and South-West
regions, and engaging with any future regional led initiatives to find a
path towards peace and reconciliation.
“We remain committed to dialogue and look forward to bilateral, regional and international cooperation in this regard.”