Since the start of the anglophone crisis in 2016, civilians have been on the crossroad as they have been the most affected . Some have lost lives, homes , loved ones , businesses , jobs and alot more. It is for this reason that Draufsicht Bamenda on February 18 2022 brought together film makers, journalists and Civil society organizations in Bamenda to discuss on the role of civilians in armed conflicts.
According to the facilitator Tombir Stanley, " the media plays a central role in armed conflict as it can either contribute in escalating or de-escalating the tension". He mentioned that " it is important for journalists to be equipped with the right skills to report during crisis in a more professional way which will not incite violence" .
Civil society organizations on the other hand were advised to involve members of the community in their activities through sensitization and equally invest in projects which are beneficial to the population.
Journalist present were called upon to engage in Eco journalism which is quite lacking in the cameroon media landscape today. Eco journalism can equally be referred to as environmental journalism, which focuses on telling stories about climate change and the environment .
It is worthy to note that this activity falls within the framework of Draufsichts Community Journalism project which started in 2021 in Bamenda geared at equipping Journalists and media bodies with skills to change the narratives in their traditional way of reporting.
By Amambo Carrey Pride
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