On March 18, 2025, violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions resulted in five fatalities, while security forces rescued six hostages from separatists in a raid. The situation remains tense, prompting deployments of additional troops due to increased separatist attacks since 2017.

On March 18, 2025, at least five individuals lost their lives during clashes in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon, particularly in the Northwest and Southwest areas. In Buea, the capital of the Southwest region, gunmen believed to be separatist militants targeted a taxi, resulting in the deaths of two passengers. This attack occurred around 7:00 PM local time, with witnesses stating the assailants immediately fled the scene upon the arrival of security forces.

Simultaneously, in the Northwest region, a coordinated operation by government forces at a separatist hideout in Baba 1 led to the deaths of three fighters. Moreover, six civilians were successfully rescued from captivity during this raid, according to local police reports. In response to the escalating violence and increased separatist activities, authorities are dispatching additional troops to the affected areas.

Conflict in these regions has persisted since 2017, originating from a movement seeking independence from Cameroon. The ongoing clashes between armed separatists and government troops continue to threaten the stability of the Anglophone regions, characterized by persistent violence and humanitarian crises.

The recent violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions underscores the severity of the ongoing conflict between separatists and government forces. The incident in Buea and the military operation in Baba 1 highlight the complex and dangerous situation, indicating a potential increase in militarized responses from the government. As the conflict persists, the humanitarian impact on civilians trapped in these areas continues to grow, necessitating urgent attention to the stability in the region.

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