Learn English: France's Acknowledgment of its Role in Cameroon's Past (hard)

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France's Acknowledgment of its Role in Cameroon's Past

France officially recognized its significant involvement in the brutal suppression of Cameroonian independence movements spanning several decades.

President Macron's letter to President Biya detailed findings from a joint commission investigating colonial-era repression.

This acknowledgment, stemming from a comprehensive report, highlights France's actions and the suffering inflicted upon Cameroon.

While acknowledging its role, France has yet to issue a formal apology or commit to specific reparations for the inflicted harm.

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Original: The Guardian

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#France #Cameroon #Colonialism #Reparations #Postcolonialism

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