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Return of refugees and internally displaced persons: Confidence-building measures proposed.

As concerns facilitating the return of refugees and internally displaced persons unfortunately forced out of their homes by the socio-political situation in the North West and South West Regions, committee members charged at the national dialogue have brainstormed on possible measures to be implemented. Going by official documents, the committee members focused their deliberations on three cardinal points; the conditions to be created for the return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes, the number and location of the persons concerned and the foundations of a policy for the reconstruction of destroyed homes.

Chaired by Christian Cardinal Tumi, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Douala Diocese, the committee members after deliberations noted they talked about security and confidence-building measures. Talking to the press on the first day of brainstorming, the Chair said everything went on well and we allowed every member to express his or herself after which the positions will be put together and sent to general secretariat. The prelate said their committee proposed psychological assistance and other measures that will facilitate the return of these displaced persons back to their committees. “Arms should be dropped and the military can go back to the barracks and the boys lay down their arms. With peace, everything will come to order,” he said.

Another committee official, the Rev. Fonki Samuel, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, said they equally proposed that authorities look into and address the root cause of the unfortunate situation which has brought several negative consequences. “A truth and reconciliation commission should be created which should go to the bushes and talk to the boys as well as going to the Diaspora. A housing commission should also be created for reconstruction because we cannot bring them back to burnt villages. It should be a glorious opportunity for them to have and enjoy a well-constructed housing system. The people should be given economic support in bringing them back and trauma centers created to rehabilitate these refugees and internally displaced persons,” he proposed. The different committee members from their proposals indicate everyone cherishes peace and is interested in seeing the crisis come to an end.