April 11, 2025, Alabukam Mezem State, Northern Ambazonia, as Cameroon Occupation Forces carried out a deadly assault that claimed the lives of eight Ambazonian civilians. these victims were unarmed and posed no threat. This brutal act is part of a more significant trend of violent military operations aimed at suppressing the Ambazonian population.

Systematic Abductions and Torture

During the Alabukam Massacre, Cameroon Occupation Forces not only killed civilians but also abducted numerous young male residents. Many of those detained have been subjected to torture, physical abuse, and degrading treatment in secret detention facilities. These actions represent a direct violation of International Human Rights and the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit torture and the targeting of civilians in Armed conflict.

Violation of International Laws and War Conventions

The Alabukam Massacre, is a grave breach of International Laws, particularly the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which classifies intentional attacks against civilians, unlawful killings, and torture as war crimes. Cameroon Occupation Forces have blatantly disregarded the Laws of War, which mandate the protection of civilians and the distinction between combatants and non-combatants.

Massacre in Alabukam: Evidence of Ongoing Genocide

The Alabukam Massacre is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of systematic ethnic targeting by Cameroon Occupation Forces in Ambazonia. Repeated attacks, mass killings, forced disappearances, and the destruction of villages are consistent with acts of genocide. The focus on male youth reveals an effort to eliminate future leadership and resistance within the Ambazonian population.

The International Community Must Act

The Alabukam Massacre, underscores the urgent need for international intervention. Continued silence enables further atrocities. The international community must investigate and hold Cameroon Occupation Forces accountable under International Laws. Justice for the victims and protection for the people of Ambazonia must be prioritized to end this cycle of violence and impunity.

GENOCIDE IN AMBAZONIA