The African Union urges for restraint and dialogue to resolve the Situation in the North West and South West of Cameroon

Addis Ababa, 04 October 2017: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, is deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon. 

 The Chairperson expresses condolences to all affected persons and families and calls on all stakeholders to exercise restraint in their pronouncements and to refrain from further acts of violence. 

The Chairperson of the Commission reiterates the African Union’s commitment to support the efforts of the government and people of Cameroon towards a peaceful settlement of the crisis through inclusive and meaningful dialogue and national reconciliation. 

The Chairperson of the Commission reaffirms the commitment of the African Union to promote peace and stability in Cameroon, in line with its relevant instruments that consecrates the principle of the intangibility of African Borders as they existed at Independence and other relevant AU instruments.