Demolition of Houses in South West Region of Cameroon

Cameroon is a Law a-bidden country. She has ratified Treaties and enact Laws protecting the Right to Housing of Citizens. These laws expressly and implicitly prohibit state authorities from carrying out any excise that may render people homeless. However, in instances were demolition is unavoidable, the concerned authorities are obliged to adequately compensate the victims and makes provision for alternative accommodation. The study and research which has resulted in this book have been motivated by the massive demolition of houses in the South West Region of Cameroon. The said excise left thousands inhabitants of this region homeless and unemployed without adequate compensation. This book examines whether the reasons for the demolition are worth while. It equally discuss the consequences of the demolition on the livelihood of the victims. Furthermore, this book examines and make a critical appraisal of the laws protecting the right to housing in Cameroon. It uses the case study of other country to appreciate the adequate implementation of the laws guiding demolition by the authorities in the South West Region of Cameroon.