'No Allied victory in World War II without foreigners': Cameroon president Biya says
Cameroonian President Paul Biya says "there would have been no Allied victory" in World War II "without the contribution of other peoples, without foreigners."
During the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Provence landings in Saint-Raphael, Cameroonian President Paul Biya emphasized the critical role played by foreign forces in securing the Allied victory in World War II, AFP reports.
He asserted that the triumph over Axis powers would not have been possible without the contributions of various peoples, including volunteers from foreign nations.
"There would have been no Allied victory without the sacred alliance of volunteers, without the contribution of other peoples, without foreigners, without blacks and other infantrymen," President Biya stated, adding that, "this struggle was waged together to defend the universal values and ideals of peace and justice."
France marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of the French Riviera in World War II on Thursday, with special recognition given to the many African soldiers from former French colonies who played a crucial role in pushing back the Nazis.
