US grants temporary deportation relief to Cameroonians

The Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington, DC [File: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP]

Cameroonians living in the United States will receive work permits and temporary relief from the threat of deportation due to the continuing conflict between government forces and armed separatists in the West African country.

The decision applies to Cameroonians who were residing in the US by April 14 and will last for a period of 18 months, the Department of Homeland Security said on Friday.