Vipers | |
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Dates of operation | 2017 [1] – present |
Ideology | Ambazonian separatism [2] |
Size | c. 10–30 (2017) |
Part of | Ambazonia |
Opponents | Cameroon |
Battles and wars | Anglophone Crisis |
The Vipers are an Ambazonian separatist militia. [2] Described as a local self-defense group, they cooperate with the larger Ambazonia Defence Forces and SOCADEF. [3] The group is centered in Babanki territories. [4]
The group was founded early in the Anglophone Crisis, [5] and by December 2017 they commanded between ten and 30 fighters. [1]
The Vipers have claimed responsibility for burning down government buildings. [6] In May 2018, they were blamed for the burning down of an examination center in Bamenda. [7]
The group was described as still being active as of late 2023. [4]
Vipers | |
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Dates of operation | 2017 [1] – present |
Ideology | Ambazonian separatism [2] |
Size | c. 10–30 (2017) |
Part of | Ambazonia |
Opponents | Cameroon |
Battles and wars | Anglophone Crisis |
The Vipers are an Ambazonian separatist militia. [2] Described as a local self-defense group, they cooperate with the larger Ambazonia Defence Forces and SOCADEF. [3] The group is centered in Babanki territories. [4]
The group was founded early in the Anglophone Crisis, [5] and by December 2017 they commanded between ten and 30 fighters. [1]
The Vipers have claimed responsibility for burning down government buildings. [6] In May 2018, they were blamed for the burning down of an examination center in Bamenda. [7]
The group was described as still being active as of late 2023. [4]