The Impediments Affecting the Rights of Indigenous People in Cameroon: The Case of the East Region of Cameroon

Areas occupied by indigenous people have gained attention during the recent era due to the growing interest in natural resources and rich nature of the soils and environment in which they find themselves. In order to bring development in these areas, the government is bound to violate some of their rights which leads to the detachment from their cultures and environment which they are have so much affinity to. However, some challenges such as little or no benefit in terms of exploitation of natural resources, loss of habitats, custom and traditions and the non-rehabilitation of sites after use and many others serve as a hindrance to full enjoyment of their rights.