Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

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Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

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Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Cameroon this week, Anglophone separatists have declared a temporary ceasefire. Several armed groups, united under the Unity Alliance, announced a three-day "safe travel passage" to protect civilians and acknowledge the spiritual significance of the papal visit, which begins Wednesday. The separatists aim to facilitate movement for those celebrating the visit to the conflict-hit region, where nearly a decade of violence has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacements. The government of Cameroon has yet to comment on the ceasefire. Pope Leo XIV's visit to Cameroon is part of an 11-day African tour, with peace as a major theme.

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The government is yet to comment.

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Pope Leo is currently in Algeria for a second day as part of his 11-day tour of the continent.

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A near-decade of violence in the English-speaking regions has left at least 6,000 dead.

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Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups said the measure was in recognition of the 'profound spiritual importance' of the papal visit.

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Anglophone separatists in Cameroon have announced a period of 'safe travel passage' and halted fighting.

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Equatorial Guinea 40% Angola 40% Algeria ×250% Unity Alliance 60% Anglophone separatists 70% Cameroon ×280% Pope Leo XIV ×390%

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