This month, Cameroonian troops crossed into Nigeria in pursuit of rebels without seeking authorisation from Nigeria and this caused a falling-out between the governments behind the scenes, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. At least one incursion was confirmed by a Nigerian government official, two Nigerian military officers and two foreign diplomats, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity. A military source said Nigerian security forces were deployed to the border to stop any further crossings. The Cameroonian and Nigerian governments have both denied that there was an invason. Both countries said in separate statements there were no incursions. Cameroon said relations between the two countries are good. Cameroonian military officials and pro-government media accuse Nigeria of sheltering Anglophone (English speaking) insurgents. For the past year they have been based in the dense equatorial forests that straddle the border between the tw...
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