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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Anglophone separatists in Cameroon have announced a period of "safe travel passage" and halted fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to the conflict‑hit region this week.Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups said the three‑day measure was in recognition of the "profound spiritual importance" of the papal visit, which starts on Wednesday, and the need to safeguard civilian life.In a statement from Unity Alliance - which brings the groups together - they said they would facilitate the movement of those celebrating the visit. The government is yet to comment.A near-decade of violence in the English-speaking regions has left at least 6,000 dead and many more forced from their homes.Pope Leo is currently in Algeria for a second day as part of his 11-day tour of the continent, in which he will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.Peace is one of the major theme's of his visit.The pontiff arrived in Algeria on Monday, marking the first visit by any pope to the predominantly Sunni Muslim country.It is also the birthplace of St Augustine, and Leo XIV is the first pontiff from the order to follow his teachings.

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