Ambazonia coalition snubs national dialogue, says it’s ready for Swiss-led talks

A coalition of 10 separatist groups termed the Ambazonia Coalition Team, ACT has reiterated it’s “commitment to seek a national negotiated settlement.”

Meeting in Montreux, Switzerland in a third come-together to harmonise efforts torwards a political negotiated end of the armed conflict, the leaders created, the Ambazonia Coalition Team, ACT and extended an invitation to the Cameroon Government to the negotiation table for pre talks, when the latter is ready.

Stating it’s Willingness to respect international laws including the terms of the Geneva convention, the ACT in a release said it “welcomes the continuous support of the international community” in the quest for peace.

“ACT extends it’s gratitude to the government of Switzerland and the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue for their support in mediating the negotiations” it added.

Despite being “ready to engage in a first face-to-face to agree modalities of the negotiation”, the team said it is not going to participate in President Biya’s upcoming national dialogue.

This comes at a time when preconsultation ahead of the summoned National Dialogue is ongoing, with the Prime Minister receiving contributions from the clergy, economic operators, civil society actors and others.

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