May 29, 2025, Chomba, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: Cameroon occupation forces carried out a deadly military operation in Chomba, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia, the Chomba massacre. More than five Innocent Ambazonia civilians were abducted, executed without justification, and their bodies discarded in the surrounding bushes. Known victims include Fru Alfred Njoreni, Awah Fuster Abang, and Lukung Darlingtin. Dozens more sustained life-threatening Injuries, and many remain hospitalized with uncertain chances of survival.

The Chomba Massacre As A War Crime

The Chomba massacre represents a serious breach of International Humanitarian Law. The targeted killing of unarmed civilians without due process is a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. These extrajudicial executions violate Article 3, which prohibits violence to life and person, in particular murder, mutilation, and cruel treatment. When carried out as part of a widespread or systematic policy, such actions may also constitute crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Grave Violations Of Human Rights

In addition to the Chomba massacre, Cameroon forces continue to commit widespread human rights violations in Ambazonia, including rape, extortion, and arbitrary detentions. These acts defy the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other International treaties, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Ambazonian population faces constant threats to their basic freedoms, dignity, and security.

Displacement And Community Trauma

The Chomba massacre has triggered mass displacement, with many residents fleeing into the surrounding bushes to escape ongoing violence. Families have been separated, homes abandoned, and entire communities destabilized. This forced migration adds to the growing Humanitarian crisis in Ambazonia, making International attention and intervention more urgent than ever.

Call For International Justice

The Chomba massacre is not an isolated tragedy but a reflection of the ongoing Cameroon occupation and oppression in Ambazonia. The International community must hold Cameroon accountable for its actions and ensure justice for the victims. Only through global pressure and legal accountability can such atrocities be prevented in the future.