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Q1
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Cameroon is experiencing significant internal displacement, food shortages affecting over one million people, and ongoing violence including recent suicide bombings.
What recent assessment has the government made of the political and security situation in Cameroon given multiple hundreds of thousands of displaced persons internally or in neighbouring countries, more than 1 million people going hungry and significant continuing violence?
The Government are deeply concerned at the situation in the north-west and south-west regions of Cameroon. We assist humanitarian efforts, increasing funding to £13.5 million for this year.
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Q2
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Cameroon is facing humanitarian crises, including displacement of hundreds of thousands internally or in neighbouring countries, over a million people going hungry due to food shortages, and ongoing violent conflicts.
Given the significant challenges faced by Cameroon and its special connection to this country, what conversations has the Minister had with his counterpart in France about working together towards a peaceful future for Cameroon?
The Government regularly engage with partners including the French, Americans, and UN. The Minister intends to travel to Paris in the next few months to discuss mutual interests across the continent, with Cameroon high on the agenda.
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The answer did not provide specific details about any conversations or commitments regarding collaboration with France on peace efforts in Cameroon.
That Is An Excellent Point. I Thank The Hon. Gentleman For His Passion On Cameroon, And I Know That A Number Of Colleagues Share Concerns, Which The Government Of Cameroon Understand.
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