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Opposition to the bill is widespread, especially among young people; should the law be passed, it would likely spark further protests across the
country. At least one person was killed and several others injured on 18 October in related clashes between demonstrators and the security forces
during a protest in Rukungiri (Rukungiri district).

Cameroon: Northwest, Southwest regions: Continue to exercise caution as Anglophone activism persists

Travel risk rating
Areas of Extreme North region bordering Nigeria: EXTREME
Extreme north; Bakassi peninsula; Border with Central African Republic

We advise restrictions on travel to parts of Cameroon.

Members in the predominantly Anglophone (English-speaking) Northwest and Southwest regions this week should continue to exercise caution
following renewed violence, continued protests and an ongoing curfew. At least eight security force personnel have been killed since early
November in attacks blamed on suspected Anglophone separatists. These include incidents at a border crossing in Otu and near the town of
Mamfe (both Southwest) overnight on 28-29 November.
Anglophone activists have led an anti-government protest campaign in Northwest and Southwest regions since October 2016. Participants oppose
the imposition of the French language in courts and schools and are demanding federalism and greater autonomy. At the forefront of the campaign
is the Cameroon Anglophone Civil Society Consortium (CACSC), which has called for weekly 'ghost town' protests in both regions from Monday to
Wednesday.
Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo on 2 December declared that unspecified new measures would be taken to eradicate Anglophone activism.
However, the authorities' heavy-handed response to the protests has radicalised a minority of activists, who are now advocating separatism. As a
result of violence, a curfew in Bamenda is in place from 19.00 to 06.00 (local time) until further notice, while restrictions have been imposed on
social media since 30 September.

Further protests and low-level attacks against security forces are likely in the coming weeks. While travel to Northwest and Southwest regions can
continue, members should observe curfew restrictions, carry relevant identification documents to ease passage at checkpoints and follow all official
directives.

South Africa: Anticipate heightened security to combat seasonal rise in crime ahead of Christmas holiday

Travel risk rating
deprived urban areas
We advise there are no significant restrictions on travel to South Africa, but security measures are necessary.

Members in South Africa in the coming month should anticipate increased police operations to combat a seasonal rise in crime in the run-up to the
Christmas holiday. The police arrested an estimated 1,000 suspects countrywide over the weekend in what they are calling ‘Safer Festive Season
Operations'. Operations will likely continue throughout the month in Gauteng province and will include increased rates of arrest, roadblocks, stop-
and-search operations and raids on illegal liquor outlets and an augmented police presence at trouble spots, such as large public gatherings and
shopping malls. Members should not be alarmed if they note an increased police presence in public areas and remain vigilant at all times,
especially at night.

Regional calendar for next 14 days

Current Events

05 Dec 2017
South Africa: Commemoration of Nelson Mandela's death
Commemorative events likely to be held in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

10 Dec 2017
Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo
(DRC), Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali,
Mauritania, Mayotte (France), Niger, Nigeria, Réunion (France), Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra
Leone, Togo: Human Rights Day

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