Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour) on Monday, 13 May 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Cameroon: Conflict Resolution

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what involvement the UK currently has in conflict resolution in Cameroon; what plans they have, if any, to raise the conflict in Cameroon at the UN Security Council; and what representations they have made to the government of France about the impact of its policies on the government of Cameroon.

Answer: The UK continues to be deeply concerned at high levels of violence in the North-West and South-West (Anglophone) regions of Cameroon, reports of human rights violations and abuses and the severe impact the deteriorating humanitarian situation is having on ordinary civilians. We continue to call for an end to violence on all sides and urge the Government of Cameroon to establish a credible political dialogue to address the root causes of the crisis. The UK has shared experiences with the Government on conflict resolution; we remain ready to provide further support. On 13 May, the UK participated in an informal discussion on Cameroon at the UN Security Council, noting that dialogue and humanitarian assistance were needed to exit the crisis. The UK also raised concerns in a statement at the bi-annual UN Office for Central Africa briefing in the UN Security Council on 13 December 2018, calling for urgent action by the Government to prevent further conflict. The UK regularly discusses developments in Cameroon with international partners, including France and the US, to encourage and support efforts to resolve the crisis.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL15677
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Cameroon: France
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Subjects: Cameroon France UN Security Council Conflict resolution
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