February 20, 2020, Muyuka, Fako State, Southern Ambazonia, Cameroon Occupation Forces launched yet another brutal operation, abducting, torturing, injuring, and killing innocent and unarmed civilians. According to eyewitness accounts, the relentless climate of terror and repression imposed by these forces has continued to devastate communities across Ambazonia.

Among the victims of this gruesome attack was an individual named Cornelius, whose abduction serves as a stark reminder of the widespread and systematic violence committed against civilians in the region. Families watched in horror as their loved ones were forcefully taken, subjected to unimaginable suffering, and ultimately executed.

The Occupation Forces, operating under a veil of impunity, have continued to terrorize the population, suppressing any attempts at resistance or self-determination. The fear and despair gripping the people of Muyuka reflect the broader humanitarian crisis unfolding across Ambazonia, where massacres, arbitrary arrests, and extrajudicial killings have become disturbingly frequent. This tragic event in Muyuka is yet another painful chapter in the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being waged against the people of Ambazonia.

This attack constitutes a War Crime and a violation of International human Rights Law (IHL). The abduction, torture, injury, and extrajudicial killing of civilians directly violate multiple provisions of the Geneva Conventions (1949), particularly:

  • Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions: Prohibits acts of violence against persons taking no active part in hostilities, including murder, torture, and inhumane treatment.
  • The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998): Defines torture, extrajudicial execution, and persecution of civilians as crimes against humanity under Articles 7 and 8.
  • The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984): Outlaws all forms of torture, particularly those inflicted upon detained individuals.
  • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948): Upholds the fundamental rights to life, security, and freedom from arbitrary detention and execution, all of which were violated in Muyuka.

The Cameroon Occupation Forces’ actions in Muyuka amount to a deliberate campaign of oppression and extermination. The systematic targeting of unarmed civilians, mass killings, and the imposition of terror fall under crimes against humanity and war crimes, necessitating immediate international intervention. The perpetrators must be held accountable under international law to prevent further atrocities and bring justice to the victims and their families.

GENOCIDE IN AMBAZONIA