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Cameroon: North-West and South-West - Situation Report No. 42 (As of 30 April 2022)

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This report is produced by OCHA Cameroon in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 1st to 30 April 2022. The next report will be issued in June 2022.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Four staff of a local NGO abducted by unidentified armed elements when returning from a distribution activity in Widikum, NW.

  • Two incidents of humanitarian food aid truck diversion by non- State armed groups reported in the North-West region (NW).

  • Thirteen students and three teachers abducted in the NWSW and later released.

  • Two schools in Buea, South-West region (SW), suffered arson attacks by unknown armed elements.

SITUATION OVERVIEW / HUMANITARIAN ACCESS

The situation in the North-West and South-West (NWSW) regions remained concerning, with continued hostilities, targeted attacks, destruction of property, and continued use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The population continues to bear the brunt of violent incidents, either targeted directly or being affected by the consequences of IEDs or crossfire. Partners reported multiple displacements across the NWSW caused by violence. Over 37,800 persons were reportedly displaced to nearby bushes and villages, with Meme in the SW and Bui in the NW being the most affected divisions. Most of the displacements are pendular and temporary as displaced persons return to their homes once the security situation allows.

There have been positive developments in the fight against the cholera epidemic in the SW, but the epidemic is not yet tackled. The SW regional delegation of public health reported a drop in the number of positive cases in April compared to previous months thanks to joint efforts of the regional health authorities, and Health/WASH Clusters’ partners. Some areas in Ndian division, affected by the cholera epidemic, can only be accessed by boat, further complicating the cholera response.

Humanitarian access remains possible but challenging, requiring significant efforts for organizations to be able to conduct all necessary access negotiations and ensure safe humanitarian operations.

Activities of a humanitarian NGO, which was not authorized by local authorities to operate in Ekondo-Titi subdivision (Ndian division of the SW), remained suspended in the division by the NGO, impacting the health assistance. This comes in addition to the continued suspension of operations by another NGO in the SW since March 2022, in response to the continued detention of two of its staff.

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