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Adamaoua Under the prism of Cross-border Rural Banditry
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Abstract The Adamaoua region has been the scene of intensive subversive activities by armed groups from conflictprone areas of the Central African Republic and Nigeria in recent years. Instigators of insecurity have transformed this region into an ungovernable space, a stronghold where they deploy innovative... view more
The Adamaoua region has been the scene of intensive subversive activities by armed groups from conflictprone areas of the Central African Republic and Nigeria in recent years. Instigators of insecurity have transformed this region into an ungovernable space, a stronghold where they deploy innovative strategies to dispossess populations. Rural banditry prevails in rural areas, under the configuration of kidnappings accompanied by ransom demands, ambushes of rural roads, and cattle theft, illustrating the worsening security situation. The question is how do we understand this security threat and how have the authorities reacted? The hypothesis put forward aims to demonstrate that rural banditry in the Adamaoua region is influenced by regional geography, socio-economic factors, and the crisis of governance security at the borders. The situation has led to the emergence of sovereignty actions in Cameroon and security cooperation with Central African Republic and Nigeria.... view less
Keywords
Central Africa; West Africa; Central African Republic; Nigeria; region; organized crime; Cameroon; animal husbandry; violent crime; socioeconomic factors; larceny; security policy
Classification
Criminal Sociology, Sociology of Law
Free Keywords
Adamaoua; cross-border rural banditry; security cooperation
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Page/Pages
14 p.
Status
Preprint; reviewed