Post Conflict Bakassi Peninsula and Human Rights Violations

Abstract

The tension between Cameroon and Nigeria over the resource rich Bakassi Peninsula witnessed tremendous human rights violations despite the implementation of peaceful measures, and these violations still linger even after the final settlement of the conflict. The main thrust of this paper is to examine human rights violations in Bakassi after the final resolution of the conflict. Using data sourced from scholarly works, online and newspaper publications, and participant observation during field undertakings, this study reveals that there are still significant human right violations in the Bakassi area even when the conflict has ended. The study argues that the respect of human rights in the disputed area is far from being achieved. This paper recommends the Cameroon and Nigeria government to intensify developmental projects in the Bakassi area, resettle the displaced populations and refrain from molesting the indigenes. These will limit human rights abuses and foster perpetual peace in the region.