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France's Colonial Past and Cameroon: A Difficult Truth

France has finally admitted its part in the violent repression of independence movements within Cameroon during its colonial era.

A joint historical investigation, culminating in a detailed report, revealed France's role in the decades-long conflict.

This acknowledgment of French colonial atrocities, though significant, lacks a formal apology or concrete proposals for reparations.

The report's findings mark a crucial step towards reconciliation but leave many questions unanswered regarding justice and healing.

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Original: The Guardian

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#France #Cameroon #Colonialism #Reparations #Postcolonialism

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