By RFIPalled on 18-09-2019Modified on 18-09-2019 at 21:58

The "grand national dialogue" on the Anglophone crisis convened by President Paul Biya will be held at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé for five days, from September 30 to October 4, under the coordination of Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute.

This dialogue aims to resolve the crisis between armed separatist groups and security forces in the English - speaking regions of North West and South West and which, since 2017, has killed more than 2,000 people, according to the International Crisis Group. .

It will be " mobilizing all constructive forces around peace, security, national harmony and progress, " reads the website of this major national dialogue . Among the topics covered: bilingualism, return of the displaced, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants or decentralization.

" Why not talk about state form simply? Can themes like federalism be mentioned? Are already questioning several political actors.

As for the participants, the consultations are continuing. While some English-speaking figures praised the move, the main pro-independence leaders in exile have already indicated that they will not participate in this meeting .

In a memorandum sent on Saturday to the Prime Minister, the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC) has said he will not take part either, without the prior release of its imprisoned members including Maurice Kamto.

On the other hand, the Social Democratic Front (SDF), another opposition party, says it will be there. " We intend to take every opportunity to advance peace, " said Joshua Osih, Vice President.

As for the large organizations of civil society such as the Reddhac, Citizen Dynamics or a Future World, none has for the moment been approached by the services of the Prime Minister.

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