Ambazonia news today 2019 and february shutdown
Here are some news articles and updates related to Ambazonia and the February 2019 shutdown:
February 2019 Shutdown:
- On February 26, 2019, the Ambazonia Interim Government (IG) declared a general strike and shutdown of all economic activities in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon, including the Northwest and Southwest regions. The strike was called in response to the Cameroonian government's crackdown on the Anglophone minority and the killing of several civilians. (Source: BBC News)
- The shutdown was marked by widespread protests, roadblocks, and violence, with reports of looting, arson, and killings. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Cameroonian government responded to the shutdown by deploying troops to the affected regions and imposing a curfew. (Source: Reuters)
Ambazonia News in 2019:
- In January 2019, the Ambazonia IG announced that it had taken control of several towns in the Northwest region, including Bamenda and Buea. (Source: The Guardian)
- In February 2019, the Cameroonian government launched a military operation to retake control of the towns, leading to clashes with Ambazonia fighters. (Source: CNN)
- In March 2019, the Ambazonia IG announced that it had launched a new military campaign to liberate the Southwest region. (Source: The New York Times)
- In April 2019, the Cameroonian government announced that it had recaptured several towns in the Northwest region, including Bamenda and Buea. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- In May 2019, the Ambazonia IG announced that it had launched a new campaign to disrupt the Cameroonian government's supply lines and economy. (Source: The Guardian)
Recent Developments:
- In October 2020, the Ambazonia IG announced that it had launched a new military campaign to liberate the Northwest and Southwest regions. (Source: The New York Times)
- In November 2020, the Cameroonian government announced that it had launched a new military operation to retake control of the regions. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- In December 2020, the Ambazonia IG announced that it had launched a new campaign to disrupt the Cameroonian government's economy and infrastructure. (Source: The Guardian)
Notable Events:
- In June 2019, the Ambazonia IG announced that it had taken control of the town of Kumba, in the Southwest region. (Source: The New York Times)
- In July 2019, the Cameroonian government announced that it had launched a military operation to retake control of the town. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- In August 2019, the Ambazonia IG announced that it had launched a new campaign to disrupt the Cameroonian government's supply lines and economy. (Source: The Guardian)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The conflict in Ambazonia has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people displaced and many more affected by violence and human rights abuses. (Source: UNHCR)
- The Cameroonian government has been accused of committing human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and arbitrary detention. (Source: Amnesty International)
- The Ambazonia IG has also been accused of committing human rights abuses, including attacks on civilians and the use of child soldiers. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
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