The Road to Sustainable Peace in the Southern Cameroons
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Southern Cameroons National Day Celebrations on October 26th, 1958.
GENESIS OF THE CDN
A Quest for Durable Peace
As the bloody conflict in the Southern Cameroons entered its third-year calls from various stakeholders, the diplomatic community, national and international non-governmental organizations and thought leaders demanded inclusive dialogue between the government and armed separatists. The need for establishing a credible coalition of key stakeholders to better facilitate dialogue and negotiations became very clear.
A small group of thought leaders began actively discussing the possibility of such a coalition in July 2019. These leaders included Dr. Denis Foretia, Judith Nwana, Henry Atem Oben and Valentine Fontama. Over the ensuing months the urgency of the situation led to the establishment of the Coalition for Dialogue and Negotiations in November 2019.
CDN was created with two (2) main goals:
- Contribute to the resolution of the armed conflict in the Southern Cameroons through mediated negotiations.
- Restore lasting peace through Justice, Reconciliation and Reconstruction.
Main Goals at the creation of the CDN
E.M.L Endeley and members of the Southern Cameroons delegation flying into Koutaba airport for The Foumban Conference of July 17-21, 1961.
OUR COMMITMENT
Laying the Groundwork
Principles
- The Right to Self Determination
- The Right to Self Defense
- Sustainable peace and justice can only be achieved through internationally mediated negotiations, without preconditions that address the root cause(s) of the armed conflict
Vision
Values
- Dignity and Respect for all
- A Commitment to Social Justice
- Integrity and Accountability
- Collaboration and Inclusiveness
Task Forces within the CDN
STRATEGIC PILLARS
The CDN's Focus Areas
The Southern Cameroons
Stakeholders from the Southern Cameroons residing at home and abroad
The International Community
Key geopolitical and international stakeholders
Strategic Partnerships
Stakeholders aligned to the CDN's mission, vision and success
Media Outreach & Communication
Media stakeholders who can contribute to the CDN's mission
