May 14, Bambui, Tubah, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia, Cameroon Occupation Forces abducted, tortured, and killed innocent and unarmed civilians, including women and children. Eyewitnesses recounted that this tragic incident took place near CHS Tubah, where civilians were targeted without cause.

The brutal attack left the community in a state of fear and devastation, as families mourned the loss of their loved ones. Reports indicate that the forces deliberately carried out these acts as part of their ongoing campaign of terror, aimed at suppressing and intimidating the people of Ambazonia.

This massacre adds to the growing list of human rights violations committed by the Cameroon Occupation Forces. The indiscriminate targeting of civilians, particularly women and children, is a direct violation of international law. The acts of abduction, torture, and extrajudicial killings reflect a clear pattern of systematic violence against the people of Ambazonia. Despite numerous reports and appeals for justice, these crimes continue to be carried out with impunity, leaving the affected communities in a state of perpetual grief and fear.

The atrocities committed by the Cameroon Occupation Forces in Bambui, Tubah, constitute War Crimes under international law. The Geneva Conventions of 1949, specifically Common Article 3, explicitly prohibit acts of murder, torture, inhumane treatment, and extrajudicial executions of civilians. The abduction and killing of innocent and unarmed civilians, including women and children, directly violate these provisions. Under Protocol II of the Geneva Conventions, which applies to non-international armed conflicts, acts of violence against civilians are strictly forbidden, including those committed as a means of instilling fear and exerting control over a population.

Additionally, these crimes violate the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Under Article 8, the willful killing, torture, and inhumane treatment of civilians are classified as War Crimes. Furthermore, the systematic nature of these attacks suggests they may also qualify as crimes against humanity under Article 7, which prohibits widespread or systematic attacks directed against any civilian population, including murder, persecution, and enforced disappearances. The abduction and subsequent killing of civilians fall within this legal framework, making these crimes subject to international prosecution.

Moreover, the destruction and displacement caused by such attacks violate fundamental human rights, as established in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), particularly Article 3, which guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of person. The targeting of civilians near CHS Tubah further violates international humanitarian law, which mandates the protection of civilian infrastructure, including places of refuge such as schools and hospitals. The deliberate execution of women and children highlights the severity of these violations and the urgent need for international intervention.

The international community, including the United Nations, human rights organizations, and the International Criminal Court, must take immediate action to investigate and prosecute those responsible for these heinous crimes. The continued impunity enjoyed by perpetrators only emboldens further violations, perpetuating a cycle of violence against the people of Ambazonia. Immediate steps must be taken to hold the Cameroon Occupation Forces accountable and to ensure justice for the victims and their families.

Genocide in Ambazonia