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Macron admits France’s repressive violence in Cameroon’s war for independence
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France waged a war marked by "repressive violence" in Cameroon before and after its independence in 1960.
Macron admits France waged a repressive war in Cameroon during its decolonisation
In a letter, President Emmanuel Macron cited a report by a joint French-Cameroonian team of historians, which clearly demonstrated that France had waged a 'war' in Cameroon, characterized by 'repressive violence.
French president admits to France's repressive war during Cameroon's independence struggle
Throughout his presidency, Emmanuel Macron has undertaken a form of reckoning regarding France's colonial past, acknowledging the country's role in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, in the 1994 Rwanda genocide and in the Algerian war of independence.
France Acknowledges Role in Cameroon’s Struggle for Independence
The letter, addressed to Cameroonian President Paul Biya, follows the findings of a joint Franco-Cameroonian commission that investigated France's role and involvement against the fight for independence between 1945 and 1971.
Macron Acknowledges French 'War' In Cameroon During Decolonisation
President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France waged a "war" in Cameroon during the African country’s decolonisation in the late 1950s, marked by "repressive violence", in a letter published Tuesday.

France's last newspaper hawker gets Order of Merit from his old customer - President Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron to recognize 'State of Palestine' in September at UN General Assembly

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France adopts law upholding ban on controversial insecticide

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France recognizing a Palestinian state is a bold move by Macron, with a hint of desperation

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France's Last Newspaper Hawker To Receive Nation's Top Honour From President Macron

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French president Macron sues right-wing podcaster over claim France's first lady was born male

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French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state

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Zelenskyy says Russia must not deceive the world again after Macron call

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