May 25, 2023, Ngo-ketunjai State, Northern Ambazonia: Cameroon’s Occupation Forces engaged in the repeated burning of civilian properties. This deliberate destruction is a blatant violation of International Law (IL), particularly the Geneva Conventions, which safeguard civilians and their property during wartime. Under these conventions, targeting civilian property without military necessity is prohibited, as it causes undue suffering and displacement, rendering such acts as war crimes.

Violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
The Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) explicitly forbid attacks on civilians or their property unless justified by an immediate and proportionate military need. The actions by Cameroon’s Occupation Forces Burning of Civilian Properties in Ambazonia appear to lack such justification, amounting to a severe breach of these legal frameworks. Destroying homes and livelihoods exacerbates human suffering, forcing families into displacement while perpetuating instability in Ambazonia.

Human Rights Abuses and Intimidation Strategies
The deliberate Burning of Civilian Properties is more than a war crime; it reflects a systematic strategy of intimidation. Such acts heighten fear, erode trust, and are part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses. By displacing non-combatants, these actions violate their fundamental rights to security, shelter, and dignity under International Human Rights treaties.

The Broader Implications of Cameroon’s Actions
This incident underscores the persistent disregard for International norms in Ambazonia by Cameroon’s Occupation Forces. Such war crimes and violations of International Law call for urgent International attention and accountability measures. Upholding these laws is essential to protect civilians, restore justice, and prevent further atrocities in war zones.

Through the Burning of Civilian Properties, Cameroon stands in direct contravention of the global legal frameworks established to mitigate human suffering during wartime, marking a dark chapter in Ambazonia’s struggle.