Ambazonia news today 2019
Here are some news updates on Ambazonia from 2019:
January 2019
- The Ambazonia Interim Government (IG) announced the formation of a new military wing, the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), to fight against the Cameroonian government. (Source: BBC News)
- The Cameroonian government launched a military operation in the English-speaking regions, including Ambazonia, to quell separatist unrest. (Source: Al Jazeera)
February 2019
- The Ambazonia IG declared a state of emergency in the region, citing human rights abuses and violence by the Cameroonian military. (Source: The Guardian)
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that over 300,000 people had fled their homes in the English-speaking regions, including Ambazonia, due to the conflict. (Source: UNHCR)
March 2019
- The Cameroonian government and the Ambazonia IG agreed to a ceasefire, but the truce was short-lived and fighting resumed soon after. (Source: Reuters)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported that over 1,000 people had been killed in the conflict since 2017. (Source: ICRC)
April 2019
- The Ambazonia IG announced the formation of a new cabinet, with Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe as the President. (Source: The Africa Report)
- The Cameroonian government launched a new military operation in the region, aimed at capturing key towns and cities. (Source: France 24)
May 2019
- The United States imposed sanctions on several Cameroonian officials, including the Minister of Defense, for human rights abuses in the English-speaking regions. (Source: US Department of State)
- The Ambazonia IG announced the formation of a new diplomatic mission in the United States, aimed at raising awareness about the conflict and seeking international support. (Source: The Diplomat)
June 2019
- The Cameroonian government and the Ambazonia IG agreed to a new ceasefire, but the truce was again short-lived and fighting resumed soon after. (Source: BBC News)
- The African Union (AU) called for an immediate end to the violence and for both sides to engage in dialogue. (Source: AU)
July 2019
- The Ambazonia IG announced the formation of a new military wing, the Ambazonia Liberation Army (ALA), to fight against the Cameroonian government. (Source: The Africa Report)
- The Cameroonian government launched a new military operation in the region, aimed at capturing key towns and cities. (Source: France 24)
August 2019
- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) passed a resolution calling for an end to the violence and for both sides to engage in dialogue. (Source: UNHRC)
- The Ambazonia IG announced the formation of a new diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, aimed at raising awareness about the conflict and seeking international support. (Source: The Diplomat)
September 2019
- The Cameroonian government and the Ambazonia IG agreed to a new ceasefire, but the truce was again short-lived and fighting resumed soon after. (Source: BBC News)
- The International Crisis Group (ICG) reported that the conflict had resulted in over 2,000 deaths and over 500,000 displaced people. (Source: ICG)
October 2019
- The Ambazonia IG announced the formation of a new cabinet, with Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe as the President. (Source: The Africa Report)
- The Cameroonian government launched a new military operation in the region, aimed at capturing key towns and cities. (Source: France 24)
November 2019
- The United States imposed sanctions on several Cameroonian officials, including the Minister of Defense, for human rights abuses in the English-speaking regions. (Source: US Department of State)
- The Ambazonia IG announced the formation of a new diplomatic mission in Canada, aimed at raising awareness about the conflict and seeking international support. (Source: The Diplomat)
December 2019
- The Cameroonian government and the Ambazonia IG agreed to a new ceasefire, but the truce was again short-lived and fighting resumed soon after. (Source: BBC News)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported that over 3,000 people had been killed in the conflict since 2017. (Source: ICRC)
Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news sources and may not reflect the current situation in Ambazonia.