Cameroon: Inter-ethnic clashes in the Far North Region, Aug. 10

Event

Inter-ethnic clashes related to a land dispute left at least nine people in Logone-Birni, Far North Region, Aug. 10. An unspecified number of people were also injured in the violence.

Security forces are likely to maintain a heightened security posture in the affected area in the near term. Further clashes are likely to occur; these may take the form of retaliatory violence or in response to ongoing competition over scarce resources.

Context

Cameroon's Far North and North regions are vulnerable to inter-ethnic clashes due to competition over limited land and resource access. In addition, the region is blighted by cross-border attacks by Nigeria-based Islamist terrorist groups. Militant violence continues to undermine the security environment and reduces the ability of the authorities to prevent inter-ethnic violence.

Advice

Heed the directives of local authorities in the impacted area and avoid all gatherings. Exercise a high degree of vigilance in the impacted area. Do not travel at night. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.