Anglophone Cameroonians Reckon with the Reality of War
After 1 year of engaging the Cameroonian military, Anglophone Cameroonians with the Free Ambazonia movement are gradually coming to grips with the stark reality of war. Civil wars typically last an average of 7 to 12 years. Are Anglophones prepared for that?
In a rare show of unity, the different Anglophone factions have chosen to put forward a united front. A choice they could not afford to ignore any longer if they wanted their struggle to last. They may have an abundance of vocal and silent local support, but the lack of sustainable funding is a premonition for things to come.
With a Cameroonian military personnel of more than 14000 well trained soldiers that shows no sign of mutiny, the struggle is an uphill climb.
Having successfully been in power for 35 years now, Biya knows...