In a news release originally published by the Department of Homeland Security, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced the extension and redesignation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective from December 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025. This decision is in response to the ongoing armed conflict and exceptional and temporary conditions in Cameroon, preventing individuals from safely returning.