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2019 Cameroon film festival cancelled over violence

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By  Ndi Eugene Ndi

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The 2019 edition of the Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) has been cancelled due to the escalating conflict in the two English speaking regions, organisers announced.

This year’s edition was due to run from April 22-27 in Buea, chief town of Southwest, one of the regions torn by an armed conflict. A statement from the organisers said access to the city would be be difficult.

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