Cameroon: A Symbol of Hope – the Impact of Biometric ID Cards On Refugees in Cameroon

Ali Bappaladane has been living in Cameroon for almost six years now. He is president of the refugee association in Mbaimboum, Far North region. Today, Ali joins a queue of excited refugees waiting to receive their government-issued biometric identity cards in Touboro, still in the Far North region.

Over 4000 of the 10,000 cards previewed are already printed and stacked on the tables, ready for distribution. “I hope my name is on the list,” says Ali. He must keep his composure and help coordinate…