The UK has issued a travel alert on Cameroon to warn its citizens to strictly avoid traveling within 40 km of the country's borders with Nigeria, Chad and the Central African Republic.
He also said that the British should not travel to the Bakassi Peninsula and specifically to the Ndian prefecture of the Southwest region. For the other parts of the English-speaking region, the directive stipulates that no trip must be undertaken, except the one that is indispensable.A summary of the March 27 directive issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) stated: "The FCO now advises against all travel within 40km of the Cameroon / Nigeria border and the Ndian Division, and against any necessary travel to the remnants of the Northwest and most of the Southwest, updated information on kidnappings and clashes in the North West and South West regions. "
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He specifically mentioned the Koupé-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manvu and Meme divisions in the Southwest region and the rest of the northern, northwestern and southern regions. Adamaoua as places where citizens should be careful when they go there.
The FCO reported the abduction in March 2018 of Tunisian and Cameroonian workers whose rescue operation resulted in the death of a Tunisian, and reported recent armed exchanges between suspected separatists and the armed forces. security.
"Kidnappings of Cameroonian officials have been reported in the north-west and south-west regions, and there have also been numerous shootings between Cameroonian security forces and armed groups in recent months in some cities and towns. villages in the north-west and south-west regions.
"This follows violent and deadly clashes between protesters and Cameroonian security forces in the northwestern and southwestern regions in September and October 2017. Restrictions, including night curfews banning public meetings and other restrictions, remain in effect. "
Tips for Foreign Travelers
Last updated: March 27, 2018
Summary - Change of Travel Counseling; the FCO now advises against traveling within 40 km of the Cameroon / Nigeria border and the Ndian prefecture, and against all but essential movements to the rest of the North West and most of the South West ; updated information on kidnappings and clashes in the Northwest and South West Regions
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against traveling to:
• Far North Region
• within 40 km of the border with Nigeria
• less than 40 km from the border with Chad
• within 40 km of the border with the Central African Republic (CAR)
• Bakassi Peninsula
• Ndian prefecture in the South West region
The FCO advises against all travel, except for those indispensable, in:
• The prefectures of Koupé-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manvu and Meme in the South-West region
• the rest of the northern regions, Northwest and Adamawa
In March 2018, two Tunisians and 2 road workers were abducted in Cameroon. A Tunisian was killed during the rescue operation. Abductions of Cameroonian officials have been reported in the northwestern and southwestern regions. Numerous firefights have also occurred between Cameroonian security forces and armed groups in recent months in some towns and villages in the northwestern and southwestern regions.
This follows violent and deadly clashes between protesters and Cameroonian security forces in the northwestern and southwestern regions in September and October 2017. Restrictions including curfews At night, the ban on public meetings and other restrictions remain in effect. A general strike is observed on certain days in some parts of the two regions. If you are in these areas, you must remain vigilant and stay abreast of developments in the local media.
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Cameroon. The terrorist group Boko Haram is active in the Far North region, but attacks could take place anywhere, including in big cities like Yaounde and Douala. There have been numerous suicide bombings since 2016 that have killed more than 200 people in the Far North region. The main targets were large public markets, hotels, parks and sports venues. Hostage-taking and shootout attempts have also been reported in Babouang and Mbarang in the Adamaoua region of Cameroon.
Boko Haram has publicly threatened Cameroon with attacks and new kidnappings because of Cameroon's involvement in the regional fight against Boko Haram. There is an increased threat of kidnapping for Western nationals in North Cameroon, including in major cities and along the border between the Far North region and Nigeria. You should be careful and exercise caution. (See Terrorism)
Crime has been reported, including large armed gangs and highway robbers, arresting travelers, taking hostages and demanding payments, particularly in eastern Cameroon, near the border with the DRC. Central. There are many cases of violence in CAR spreading across the border into Cameroon.
British health authorities have classified Cameroon as a risk of Zika virus transmission. For information and advice on risks associated with the Zika virus, visit the National Network and Travel Health Center website.
There are more and more cases of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Be very careful when traveling in coastal waters, including the coast of Cameroon and the port of Douala. Despite the high levels of crime, most visits to Cameroon are problem-free. Only a few British nationals have needed consular assistance in the past year.
If you are abroad and need emergency assistance from the UK government, contact your nearest embassy, consulate or British High Commission.
Take comprehensive travel and medical insurance before traveling.
Source -- CameroonWeb
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