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"Caught in the Crossfire: The Impact of Military Rule and Economic Decline in Cameroon’s Anglophone Regions"

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The  Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon  have been experiencing severe unrest and human rights violations, particularly since the onset of the Anglophone Crisis. The government has struggled to maintain control, leading to a situation where the military effectively runs these regions, often bypassing legal processes and engaging in abuses. Military Control and Arbitrary Arrests Reports indicate that the  military has taken on a dominant role  in these regions, with soldiers reportedly choosing who to arrest and determining the fate of detainees without judicial oversight. This has resulted in a significant number of arbitrary arrests, with many civilians living in fear of being labeled as separatists and subsequently imprisoned. The courts in these areas have become increasingly politicized, further complicating the legal landscape for those accused of dissent. Human Rights Violations Numerous human rights organizations have documented  serious abuses ...

Nigerian Senate Suspend Senator Natasha.

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Senator  Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan  from Kogi Central has been suspended from the Nigerian Senate for  six months . This decision follows her allegations of  sexual harassment  against the Senate President,  Godswill Akpabio . The suspension was recommended by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which cited procedural rule violations in her claims. Senator Natasha Akpoti Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, which has led to significant backlash and protests from feminist groups and supporters of women's rights in Nigeria.  Despite the serious nature of her allegations, the Senate has stated that her suspension was not directly due to these claims, suggesting that procedural issues were the primary reason for the disciplinary action. As part of her suspension, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan will be barred from her office and will lose her allowances and security for the duration of the six months....