Laurent Fabius lauds bravery of Cameroon in Boko Haram fight

Speaking to the press on February 21, 2015 after meeting with Cameroon’s Head of State, Paul Biya, French Foreign Affairs Minister, Laurent Fabius, who visited countries affected by the Boko Haram threat, paid “homage to Cameroon’s bravery.”

The Cameroonian army has inflicted heavy losses on the terrorists whenever they have carried out incursions on Cameroonian soil.

“They are criminals and must be fought. [..] Nigeria must also lead this fight. We have examined how we can be a part of this effort, but it is especially up to the Africans to lead.

You have seen the decisions taken by the African Union. We must now take this together to the United Nations Security Council.

France will, of course, stand beside Cameroon to carry this new African mission,” stated Laurent Fabius when indicating France’s support in the crusade against Boko Haram.

“We are providing and will continue to provide the intelligence necessary for Africans to defend themselves,” he added.