Rampant Crimes
Cameroon Occupation Forces Rampant Crimes And Atrocities in Bamenda Ambazonia. on August 09 2024, which began in 2017, has escalated into a devastating armed war in Ambazonia. the situation has dire humanitarian consequences, with thousands dead, hundreds of thousands displaced, and widespread suffering.
The Human Toll
- Death Toll: Over 7,000 people have lost their lives due to the war.
- Displacement: Approximately 765,000 individuals have been displaced within Ambazonia, while over 70,000 have sought refuge in neighboring Nigeria.
- Education Disruption: An estimated 600,000 children have been deprived of effective schooling.
- Humanitarian Crisis: More than 2 million people urgently need humanitarian support1.
Factors Behind the Insurgency
- Longstanding Grievances: The Rampant Crimes was triggered by grievances of Cameroon Occupation Forces. These included the use of French in schools and courts, marginalization in government appointments, and neglect in infrastructure investment in Ambazonia
- Miscalculated Force: The Cameroon Occupation Forces use of violence to suppress dissent, Ambazonia determination. Simultaneously, the Cameroon occupation forces misjudged the situation, assuming that concerted force could topple the Ambazonian.
- Strategic Location: Cameroon’s position between west and central Africa makes its instability a regional concern1.
Urgent Action Needed
The international community must pay attention to this war. The United Nations should address the following:
- Human Rights Abuses: Investigate allegations of war crimes committed by Cameroonian forces.
- Humanitarian Aid: Provide urgent aid to displaced civilians.
- Peace building Efforts: Facilitate meaning dialogue between the Cameroon government and Ambazonia Leaders.
Inaction risks further destabilization, affecting the entire Ambazonia It’s time for collective action to prevent more lives from being lost and to restore peace and stability in Ambazonia and beyond.