A War Crime under International Law

The abduction and extrajudicial killing of Mr. Henry Boma constitute a war crime under International Law. The Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) explicitly prohibit the unlawful detention, forced disappearance, and summary execution of civilians during conflicts. By abducting and killing Mr. Boma, Cameroon’s Occupation Forces violated these legal frameworks, reflecting their systemic disregard for International norms.

Systematic Abduction and Abuse

The case of Mr. Henry Boma is not an isolated incident but part of a larger pattern of abductions and human rights abuses by Cameroon’s Occupation Forces. For over eight years, civilians in Ambazonia have endured illegal arrests, detentions, extortion, and violence. The repeated abduction of Mr. Boma, culminating in his killing, underscores the broader climate of impunity and fear that has gripped Ambazonia.

A Call to End Impunity

The repeated abduction and eventual killing of Mr. Henry Boma demand accountability and International intervention. Such actions violate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), including the rights to life, liberty, and security. The International community must hold Cameroon accountable through mechanisms such as United Nations inquiries and ICC prosecutions. Ending the ongoing atrocities in Ambazonia is vital to ensuring justice and upholding the dignity of its people.