Xynephobia against Anglophone in Makenene

There is growing consternation in Makenene following an alleged strong dislike of  the Anglophones in that  parts of the centre region. 

 Anglophones,  from Northwest and southwest, settled in this area, are reportedly being chased away from their homes and farm lands by indigence. The decision to oust Anglophone from the area is allegedly endorsed by their traditional ruler whose name is not known by our source.  

The decision by the traditional authority  empowering  his subjects to expell Anglophones from their village contravenes the law of Cameroon which states that  all the land  belongs to the state and all Cameroonians are free to settle and exploit it land where ever they are.

 This call by the head of state has thus  been abrogated by the populationofMakenene. . It is, however, not clear if the rebellion has been orchestrated by the Anglophones crisis.

This is said to have resulted in extreme brutality and  burning of properties ,houses and seizure of farm lands from the angIophones  living in the area .  No official statement has been made by the traditional or the administrative authorities of the village.

It is not clear if there are civilian cashualties. Developing story.

By chifu Edward 

Community Radio consultant and Facilitator