In the village of Nkwen, located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, an armed assault carried out by unidentified gunmen led to the death of at least 22 individuals. The attack took place at night, catching residents off guard and resulting in a chaotic scene as families attempted to flee the violence. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers were heavily armed and systematically targeted homes, leading to a high number of casualties. The assault was believed to be connected to the ongoing conflict in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon, where an insurgency for independence has been increasingly violent in the past few years. This conflict primarily pits the Cameroonian government, which is predominantly French-speaking, against English-speaking citizens demanding greater autonomy and recognition of their rights. The government had responded to these demands with force, exacerbating the tensions in the region. The incidents in Nkwen were representative of a broader trend of increased violence, which has included numerous attacks on civilians and security forces, and has led to widespread dislocation and a humanitarian crisis.