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South-West region: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for South-West region, Cameroon. Country-wide report: Cameroon, May 2026.
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 4 organized-violence events in South-West region, Cameroon, with 7 estimated deaths. That is +300% compared with 1 events the month before. The death toll range is 7 to 11.
75% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was Government of Cameroon - Ambazonia insurgents with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 3 sources | 3 |
| 17 May 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 23 May 2026 | Meme département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 1–5 |
| 11 May 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Ambazonia insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Ambazonia insurgents | 4 | 7 |
| Government of Cameroon | 3 | 6 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.