Country: Cameroon Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS Nearly 4,000 people displaced following armed attacks, intercommunal violence, and confrontations between armed actors…
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Country: Cameroon
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Please refer to the attached file.
HIGHLIGHTS
Nearly 4,000 people displaced following armed attacks, intercommunal violence, and confrontations between armed actors between 13 April and 13 May 2026.
More than 9,000 children, including 7,564 girls reached with non-formal education services.
At least, 537 children identified with severe acute malnutrition received life-saving treatment in partner-supported treatment centres.
More than 1,200 protection incidents reported in the North-West and South-West regions.
SITUATION OVERVIEW / HUMANITARIAN ACCESS
Between April and June 2026, the humanitarian situation in the North-West and South-West (NWSW) regions remained dire, marked by attacks from parties to the crisis, kidnapping for ransom, arbitrary arrests, the multiplicity of illegal checkpoints and the demand for illegal payments, roadblocks, and worsening protection concerns. Clashes between state security forces (SSF) and non-state armed groups (NSAGs) persisted across several divisions. The unstable security context continued to erode livelihoods, disrupt access to essential services, and exacerbate humanitarian needs among affected populations.
Population displacement persisted, with new waves of forced displacement recorded in Momo and Mezam divisions in the North-West region and Manyu division in the South-West region. According to the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), nearly 4,000 people (787 households) were forced to leave their places of habitual residence following armed attacks, intercommunal violence, and confrontations between armed actors. Displaced populations sought refuge in neighbouring communities and forested areas, often under precarious conditions. Many faced limited access to adequate shelter, food, non-food items (NFIs), healthcare, and protection services. Ongoing insecurity continued to impede safe and voluntary returns, while repeated displacements further eroded household coping capacities and increased vulnerabilities among affected populations.
Humanitarian needs remained acute across the NWSW. These constraints adversely affected agricultural production, disrupted market functioning, weakened food security and other economic activities. Access to essential services, including education and healthcare, remained limited in several localities due to insecurity and the proximity of armed actors to civilian infrastructure.
Several NSAGs announced a coordinated three-day lockdown from 18 to 20 May with the aim of disrupting the 20 May National Unity Day celebrations. In addition, the weekly Tuesday lockdown in Widikum (Momo division) remained in effect. In April, some NSAGs declared temporary ceasefires during the Pope’s visit to Bamenda in the NW; however, implementation remained weak, with sporadic gunfire reported on 16 April in parts of Bamenda and surrounding areas. Insecurity and the presence of illegal checkpoints continued to limit the ability of humanitarian organizations to safely access some affected communities, especially along the Bamenda-Ndop-Kumbo axis.
The multisector needs assessment (MSNA) in the NWSW commenced in June, during an extended period of the national census. To mitigate the risk of confusion among communities and to clearly differentiate the two activities, humanitarian partners put in place several measures, including enhanced community sensitization and clear messaging about the purpose and scope of the assessment.
Overall, the operational environment in the NWSW remained highly challenging, with access constraints, limited presence of responders in some areas, and persistent funding gaps hindering response efforts. These challenges are expected to further reduce operational capacity and exacerbate humanitarian needs in the coming months.
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