::: Big Pictures - "The Anglophone Problem" :::

What started like an insignificant cry of marginalization from the Common Law Lawyers in Cameroon has suddenly developed into a nationwide, as well as international movement; geared towards the need for dialogue and change in Cameroon.


The Teacher’s Trade union in Cameroon joined the struggle, and like the lawyers made their demands clear. And these demands highlighted these simple facts:
   - The Cameroonian system of government does not Sustain diversity,
   - It does not Respect the rights of its citizens
   -  It is gradually and systematically Eradicating or better said “Francophonizing” the Anglo-Saxon Culture, identity and Institutions of the Anglophone regions of Cameroon.

The situation at hand deteriorates day by day and what many considered to be “just” a Lawyer and Teacher struggle , has now developed in that of the people; the people who identify themselves with the Anglophone culture, Anglophone “façon de Vivre”. In a nutshell, the Marginalization of a minority.

In the course of this struggle there have been a series of images, images that leave remarkable impressions. Images that paint a true picture of what is going on in Cameroon
A Lawyer pushed to the floor by an army officer. Robes and wigs were siezed, because they took to the streets to peacefully protest againt the systematical erractication of the Common Law.

Buea students given inhumane treatment for standing againts the Vice Chancellor.


The people of Bamenda with a giant catepult resisting police oppression. This picture has become a logo for the struggle. A sign of togetherness, a symbol for unity.
Mancho BBC, "The Coffin Man". He led the strike in Bamenda. A man respected by all. Considered by many , a true leader of the people.
Empty streets of Bamenda after a ghost town was decleared.

Hon. Wirba. 
Stood up in Parliament and spoke againt the heavy militarisation of the Northwest region and police brutality towards civilians. 
Made the renowned qoute a slogan for the struggle.

"When Injustice Becomes Law, Resistance Becomes A Duty"



Big pictures part 1, watch out for part  Two.

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