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Defense:  Status of Forces

Agreement effected by exchange of notes at Yaounde December 28, 1999 and February 24, 2000; entered into force September 22, 2015; with effect from February 24, 2000.  With related letter.

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U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future