Event Brief
Thousands flee to Waza after Makary and Medouga massacres
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: Thousands of residents fled villages in Cameroon’s Far North Region after retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga arrived in the town of Waza by truck seeking refuge.
WHO: Thousands of residents fleeing villages around Makary and Medouga
WHAT: Families arrived in Waza seeking refuge after attacks in Makary and Medouga
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM ET
WHERE: Waza, Cameroon
WHY: They were fleeing retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters.
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