THE PLIGHT OF IDPS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE ARMED CONFLICT IN THE TWO ENGISH-SPEAKING REGIONS OF CAMEROON

Abstract

Internally displaced persons are often born out of conflicts or natural disasters. They are present in most conflict-ridden societies not least in Cameroon. The root of the ongoing conflict in the two English-speaking regions is as a result of the long-term marginalization, discrimination and corruption perpetuated against English speakers which has turned the people to rebel for a better future. Internally displaced persons are often subjected to various challenges such as abuse, social exclusion. Lack of food, torture, rape, homelessness among others.