Cameroon and UK prepare counter-terrorism training
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Actu Cameroun
British General Anthony Harper and Cameroonian General Saly Mohamadou discussed strengthening security cooperation between their two countries. Training on improvised explosive devices and drones is under way or planned for Cameroonian troops and those from other countries, according to Actu Cameroun.
The United Kingdom is preparing military training on improvised explosive devices and drones for several countries, including Cameroon. British Brigadier General Anthony Harper informed Major General Saly Mohamadou, chief of staff of Cameroon’s army, during a meeting held on 3 November in Yaoundé, according to Actu Cameroun.
General Saly Mohamadou presented the threats facing Cameroonian forces in the Far North, North-West and South-West. He requested increased British support to combat terrorist groups, while Anthony Harper announced the mobilisation of additional resources for his area of responsibility, according to Actu Cameroun.
The meeting came after the Cameroonian army strengthened security in Logone-et-Chari, announced on 29 September following attacks in the region. This development was reported in security strengthened in Logone-et-Chari.
