September 18, 2024, Bamali, Ndop Bamenda Mezam State, Ambazonia: Cameroon Occupation Forces committed a heinous crime by the abduction of Mr. Herbert and his subsequent execution. The abduction of Mr. Herbert involved tying him and dragging him behind a military truck, accused of being an Ambazonian fighter—a claim denied by eyewitnesses.

This brutal act represents a flagrant violation of International Law and constitutes a War Crime. Mr. Herbert’s tragic death highlights the brutal tactics employed by the occupation forces.
The Geneva Conventions explicitly prohibit violence against non-combatants under Common Article 3, which safeguards civilians from murder, torture, and inhumane treatment. Even if Mr. Herbert had been suspected of affiliation with an armed group, he was entitled to due process.

The abduction of Mr. Herbert and his subsequent subjection to cruel and degrading treatment by Cameroon’s forces demonstrated a blatant disregard for his fundamental human rights.
The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court defines acts of torture and inhumane treatment of civilians as crimes against humanity when systematically carried out. The abduction of Mr. Herbert followed by his brutal killing, lacking any lawful justification or proper legal proceedings, showcases the occupation forces’ systematic abuse of power. The use of terror against the civilian population is a direct violation of international legal protections designed to uphold human dignity in conflict zones.
The unlawful execution of Mr. Herbert instills fear and insecurity among Ambazonian civilians.

The failure of Cameroon’s forces to adhere to legal and ethical wartime standards underscores a broader pattern of human rights abuses in the region. Such actions, including the abduction of Mr. Herbert, deepen the humanitarian crisis, further emphasizing the urgent need for international intervention to prevent continued violations and hold perpetrators accountable.

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