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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Cameroon

Tuesday 8 September 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government are deeply concerned at the situation in the north-west and south-west regions of Cameroon.
  • Government funding for humanitarian efforts in Cameroon has increased to 13.5 million for the current year.
  • The Minister intends to travel to Paris to discuss mutual interests with France, including a focus on Cameroon.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alex Norris Labour (Co-op) Nottingham North and Kimberley
Foreign Affairs
Context

Cameroon is experiencing significant internal displacement, food shortages affecting over one million people, and ongoing violence including recent suicide bombings.

Question

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?

Answer from James Duddridge

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 Alex Norris Labour (Co-op) Nottingham North and Kimberley
Foreign Affairs
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from James Duddridge

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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Not addressed: The answer did not provide specific details about any conversations or commitments regarding collaboration with France on peace efforts in Cameroon.

How: 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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