Draft:Return and Reintegration of Cameroonian Refugees from Nigeria
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Boko Haram, a jihadist insurgent group based in northeastern Nigeria, has emerged as one of the most destabilizing forces in the Lake Chad Basin since launching its violent campaign in 2009. Initially rooted in Nigeria, the group’s reign of terror has expanded into neighboring countries, including Cameroon, Chad, and Niger, through a series of brutal attacks, abductions, and bombings. This regional escalation has displaced millions, strained local economies, and posed significant security and humanitarian challenges. In Cameroon, the second-most affected country, Boko Haram’s cross-border incursions have prompted a multifaceted government response, including military operations and participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). However, Cameroon’s controversial policy of forcibly deporting Nigerian refugees fleeing the violence has raised serious humanitarian and legal concerns. This practice, driven by security and resource constraints, carries significant risks, including violations of international refugee law, increased vulnerability of deportees to violence, and potential exacerbation of regional instability.