November 22, 2018, Ngoketunjia, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: Cameroon Occupation Forces carried out a brutal operation that resulted in the abduction, torture, and killing of more than 38 innocent and unarmed Ambazonian civilians, including mothers and children. Eyewitnesses described harrowing scenes of violence as families were torn apart, homes were raided, and victims were subjected to severe and inhumane treatment. The incident unfolded with utter disregard for human life, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Mothers clutching their children were reportedly dragged from their homes, while others were indiscriminately taken, tortured, and later killed. The bloodshed instilled fear in the community and disrupted the lives of peaceful civilians who were caught in the cycle of violence.
The killing of unarmed civilians, including women and children, constitutes a War Crime under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) . According to the Fourth Geneva Convention (1949), Article 32 strictly prohibits the killing, torture, or inhumane treatment of civilians in times of conflict. This act also violates Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions (common to all four conventions), which protects persons not taking an active part in hostilities, including civilians, against violence to life and person, such as murder, mutilation, torture, and cruel treatment. Additionally, the targeted abduction and killing of non-combatants violate Article 8(2)(e)(i) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which defines war crimes as intentionally directing attacks against civilians.
The abduction, torture, and murder of these individuals further reflect a pattern of systematic violence intended to suppress and terrorize the civilian population of Ambazonia. The deliberate targeting of mothers and children constitutes a gross violation of the right to life under Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). These crimes underscore a flagrant disregard for international norms and fundamental human rights, causing irreversible harm to families and communities.
This incident demands an urgent call for accountability and justice. Perpetrators of such heinous crimes must face prosecution under international law to end the culture of impunity. The lives lost in Ngoketunjia serve as a chilling reminder of the devastating consequences of conflict when international legal protections for civilians are ignored.
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