May 24, 2025 – Chomba, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: In a deeply troubling incident, Cameroon occupation forces forcibly abducted and detained Abduction of Fru Wilson Fondikum, Kamazie Nadesh, and a third, yet unidentified individual. The operation was conducted with excessive force and without any legal justification or due process, sparking widespread condemnation and fear throughout Ambazonia.

Violation of International Law

The abduction of Fru Wilson Fondikum and others constitutes a direct violation of International Humanitarian Law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention, which offers protection to civilians under occupation. The Convention explicitly prohibits arbitrary detention, especially in the absence of formal charges or trial. Cameroon’s actions in this regard amount to enforced disappearances recognized as grave breaches of both customary international law and binding treaty obligations.

Human Rights Abuses Under Occupation

Beyond violations of humanitarian law, the Abduction of Fru Wilson Fondikum and the others is a serious infringement of International Human Rights Law. Instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights guarantee all individuals the right to liberty, security of person, and protection from arbitrary arrest. The continued conduct of Cameroon’s occupation forces in Ambazonia, including this latest abduction, reflects a systemic policy of repressing civilians and denying them fundamental rights, including due process and freedom from torture.

A War Crime Under International Statutes

This unlawful detention of Fru Wilson Fondikum is not an isolated event. It fits into a consistent pattern of war crimes perpetrated by Cameroon’s occupation forces in Ambazonia. Under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, acts such as unlawful imprisonment and deprivation of liberty qualify as war crimes when carried out as part of a widespread or systematic attack on civilians. This pattern suggests that Cameroon’s actions could meet the threshold for prosecution under International Criminal Law.

Calls for Immediate Action and Accountability

Local and International Human Rights organizations must urgently call for the immediate and unconditional release of Fru Wilson Fondikum, Kamazie Nadesh, and the unidentified third individual. The people of Ambazonia demand justice, transparency, and accountability for the ongoing repression they face. The International community must act swiftly and decisively, refusing to remain complicit through silence in the face of these gross violations of law and humanity.