Albert Masias photography

A little-known exodus has been taking in western Africa as tens of thousands of people flee the North West and South West regions of Cameroon to seek refuge in southern Nigeria’s Cross River State. Political disputes in Cameroon’s Southwest and Northwest Regions escalated in late 2016. After secessionist armed forces proclaimed an independent state, they were confronted by the National Army. Since then, daily violence has led thousands to flee their villages and find refuge and protection in neighbouring Nigeria. Despite concerns over the escalating violence, there has been very little aid response by the international community either inside Cameroon or in Nigeria.

(with Médecins Sans Frontières)