Rep. Zeldin Introduces House Resolution Condemning Cameroonian Government's Detainment of Innocent Civilians

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Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced House Resolution 718, condemning the government of Cameroon's discrimination against the country's Anglophone minority and detainment of innocent civilians. In December, the Cameroonian government unlawfully detained Anglophone activist and Stony Brook University Professor Patrice Nganang. On Friday, February 23, 2018, Congressman Zeldin met with Patrice Nganang, during which time he presented Professor Nganang with the legislation he inspired.

"Earlier this year, I underscored to Ambassador Nikki Haley my grave concern regarding the deteriorating situation in Cameroon and the Cameroonian government's actions to undermine the equality of all citizens, especially the Anglophone minority," said Congressman Zeldin. "In December, this deteriorating situation hit home with the arrest of Stony Brook Professor Patrice Nganang. In the face of an increasingly oppressive government, Professor Nganang has worked tirelessly for a better future for his country and family. As Professor Nganang fights for the freedom of all Cameroonians, we will always fight for his. It is such an honor to be able to introduce this House Resolution on behalf of Professor Nganang and the many activists who have been and are still currently detained in Cameroon."

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