{"id":5980,"date":"2023-07-18T21:08:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T21:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/cameroon-government-blocks-french-ambassador-for-conference-on-gender-identity\/"},"modified":"2023-07-18T21:08:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T21:08:17","slug":"cameroon-government-blocks-french-ambassador-for-conference-on-gender-identity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/en\/cameroon-government-blocks-french-ambassador-for-conference-on-gender-identity\/","title":{"rendered":"Cameroon government blocks French ambassador for conference on gender identity"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cameroonian government recently prevented French ambassador Jean-Marc Berton from visiting the country to organize a conference on gender and sexual identity. This decision has prompted debate and questions about the country’s legislation and priorities.<\/p>\n

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LGBT+ rights ambassador Jean-Marc Berthon not welcome in Cameroon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jean-Marc Berton’s planned visit to Cameroon, which would have taken place from June 27 to July 1, included a conference on gender and sexual identity to be held at the French Institute in the capital, Yaound\u00e9. However, the Cameroonian government sent a diplomatic note to the French embassy in Cameroon, expressing its opposition to Berton’s visit and any activities planned by him, including the proposed conference. However, the French embassy did not respond.<\/p>\n

The Cameroonian authorities justified their decision by pointing out that the conference would violate the country’s legislation on sexual identity. They believe that Cameroon has other priorities, such as debt repayment and infrastructure development, on which resources should be concentrated.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and many other countries have faced the same situation. Indeed, these presidents have been repeatedly questioned as to whether they should adapt the anti-gay law in their countries. Having refused to play along with the West, they have suffered multiple sanctions as a result.<\/p>\n

Read more: Gay Pride flag raised by US embassy<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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