On the Anglophone crisis, she said: "The persistence of violence and human rights violations in the north-west and south-west regions of Cameroon has resulted in an unacceptable number of casualties and a heavy humanitarian and economicimpact.
Regarding hate speech, she said: "The emergence of ethnic-based hate speech by some media and political actors, most recently a member of the government, is an additional cause for concern. The answers to these challenges can only be achieved through an inclusive political dialogue and in a context of respect for fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. This is also the foundation for the partnership between Cameroon and the EU, for the benefit of all Cameroonians. The EU will support any initiative in this direction."
Cameroon's Minister of Communication, who also serves as the government's spokesperson, Emmanuel Rene Sadi, responded to Nagy: "The Government of Cameroon deeply regrets these comments, which not only indicate a lack of knowledge of the issues and facts concerning the arrest of Kamto and many of his supporters, as well as the situation in the North-West and South-West regions."
Sadi said Kamto is in "no way in detention for having exercised political activities".
"They are being tried for among others, insurrection, hostility against the State, rebellion and destruction of public property, both inside the country and in several embassies abroad. He also accuses the the American official of interfering in the Country's domestic issues," he said.
Meanwhile, French language publication La Lettre du Continent is also reporting that Swiss President Ueli Maurer will be visiting Cameroon in March. There is speculation that the purpose is to offer to mediate in the Anglophone crisis.