Peace Haters and Crisis Promoters Target of Joe Biden’s Country.
Those fueling the crisis in the two English speaking Regions of Cameroon as well as the people blocking the peace process henceforth, may not be accorded visa to enter the United State of America. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on June 7, 2021, made the press statement as he frowns at the inability of both the government and separatist fighters to come to a compromise and end the senseless war that has caused the lives of many and increased the poverty rate.“The United States is deeply concerned by the continued violence in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. We continue to call for both the Cameroonian government and separatist armed groups to end the violence and engage in a dialogue without preconditions to peacefully resolve the crisis.
It is important that children can attend school and that humanitarian aid can be delivered.
We urge all relevant stakeholders in Cameroon and in the diaspora to engage constructively and seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
We condemn those who undermine peace through engaging in or inciting violence, human rights violations and abuses, and threats against advocates for peace or humanitarian workers.I am establishing a policy imposing visa restrictions on individuals who are believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the peaceful resolution of the crisis in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon.
This decision reflects our commitment to advance a dialogue to peacefully resolve the Anglophone crisis and support respect for human rights. The United States strongly supports the Cameroonian people, and we remain committed to working together to advance democracy and mutual prosperity for both our countries.”The visa restriction decision comes days after the United State pulp in money to the state of Cameroon to fight against HIV and malaria. Will the visa restriction push the government of Cameroon to think twice by looking for a lasting solution to the problem? It is the question that remains to be answered.
By Takang Bisong
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