72ndUN General Assembly: Unprecedented Mobilisation For Peace

Cameroonians in the United States massively came out Friday, September 22, 2017 in support of the Head of State as he addressed the world on global trends.

Cameroonians living in the United States of America and other neighbouring countries joined their President Paul Biya, on Friday September 22, 2017 to resound the need for peace in Cameroon and the world at large. President Paul Biya, was the first speaker of the day to take to the podium on the fourth day of the United Nations General Assembly session to underscore that peace, essential for the survival of humanity and sustainable development, “is dangerously under threat.” This is notably from terrorism, conflicts, poverty and climate disruptions. His compatriots encamped along various streets down town Manhattan with messages that called for peace; a one and indivisible Cameroon. As early as 8:00 a.m. (1:00 p.m. Cameroon time), on Friday, September 22, a majority of Cameroonians could be seen around the 45th and 46th streets, of the 1st Avenue New York with messages and attires that reveal their wish for peace to reign in the country, particularly in the North West and South West Regions and the need for Cameroon to remain one and indivisible. While carrying effigies of President Paul Biya, the leader who symbolizes the love for their country and the oneness of the Cameroonian people, these Cameroonians, who were mostly supporters of the ruling party, Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) had a message on the t-shirts they wore; “One Cameroon, One Peace.” While President Biya in his speech told the UN assembly “we are all ‘beggars for peace,” due to persistent threats from terrorist attacks around the globe, his nationals could be heard from a distance echoing songs of recognition to his leadership and efforts to maintain peace in Cameroon. T...