Caught in the Crossfire: The Harrowing Ordeal of teacher Delphine Echou

By Sandra Lum In the troubled North West and South West regions of Cameroon, teachers have become unintended casualties of a brutal conflict. Armed groups, emboldened by their control over remote areas, have increasingly targeted educators, blaming them for the ongoing crisis and accusing them of profiting from the situation. The disturbing testimony of a former teacher from Mankon, Bamenda, provides a chilling glimpse into the dangers faced by those who continue to work in the education sector. It was a day like any other at a remote secondary school in Mankon, Bamenda, on November 2, 2022. The staff gathered…