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Cameroonian journalist shot in Bamenda

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Briefings

A Cameroonian journalist named Ambe Macmillan was shot in the legs in Bamenda, a city in the north-western region of Cameroon, while mourners gathered for a wake. A young woman was also killed during the attack. This incident has heightened fears for journalists in Cameroon's English-speaking areas following years of conflict between government forces and separatist groups.

Key points

• Journalist Ambe Macmillan was shot in the legs in Bamenda, Cameroon, while mourners attended a wake.
• A young woman was killed during the attack on the city.

Context

This shooting has renewed concerns about the dangers facing journalists in Cameroon's English-speaking regions, following years of conflict between government forces and separatist groups in the north-western city of Bamenda.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single incident involving one journalist and one victim. No specific dates of the conflict or separatist groups are provided, and the timeline of the shooting relative to ongoing violence is not detailed.

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