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North-West region: conflict events in August 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data for North-West region, Cameroon. Country-wide report: Cameroon, August 2025.
In August 2025, UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in North-West region, Cameroon, with 6 estimated deaths. That is +67% compared with 3 events the month before. The death toll range is 5 to 8.
60% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was Government of Cameroon - Ambazonia insurgents with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, August 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | Donga-Mantung département North-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based | 2 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Boyo département North-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based | 2 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | Mezam département North-West region | Ambazonia insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Mezam département North-West region | Ambazonia insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Mezam département North-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Civilians One-sided, 4 sources | 0 0–2 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Ambazonia insurgents | 4 | 6 |
| Government of Cameroon | 3 | 4 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.