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Pan African Forum Petition Paul Biya To The ICC

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The  Cameroon government  is currently facing significant scrutiny due to allegations of  human rights abuses . The  Pan African Forum  has reportedly submitted a petition to the  International Criminal Court (ICC)  against President  Paul Biya  for alleged  crimes against humanity  in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. This complaint arises amidst ongoing violent conflicts, particularly between the government and separatist groups from the English-speaking minority, which have resulted in over 30,000  deaths  since the conflict began in 2016.  The ongoing conflict has had devastating effects on communities, particularly on children and education.  Since the war began, many schools have been destroyed , leaving over  60,000 children out of school . This loss of educational opportunities is a tragic consequence of the violence that has engulfed the region. In addition to the impact on education,  more t...