May 3, 2025, Makenene, Yaoundé, Cameroon: Displacement of Ambazonians in Makenene. Civilians residing in Makenene, Yaoundé, were subjected to violent assaults by Cameroon Occupation Forces and civilians. Eyewitnesses reported widespread beatings, physical torture, and destruction of personal property. Many individuals, including women and the elderly, were left injured and traumatized. Homes were ransacked, farmlands were burned, and livestock was either stolen or killed, leaving families without means of survival.

A Clear Violation Of Human Rights

Displacement of Ambazonians in Makenene. These acts constitute serious human rights violations under International Law. The right to life, property, freedom from torture, and protection from arbitrary violence are all guaranteed by instruments like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Cameroon military’s actions stripped Ambazonia civilians of their dignity and security, violating these fundamental protections.

Breaking International Humanitarian Law

Displacement of Ambazonians in Makenene. Under the Geneva Conventions, civilians must be protected in all armed conflicts, including those involving occupation. The deliberate targeting of non-combatants, destruction of property not justified by military necessity, and collective punishment are considered grave breaches. The systematic nature of these attacks suggests a pattern of abuse, potentially amounting to war crimes under Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

The Crime Of Occupation And Suppression

Ambazonia, declared independent by its people, is under de facto occupation by Cameroon forces. This occupation is maintained through violence, suppression of dissent, and forced displacement. The events in Makenene highlight the broader context of Cameroun military where indigenous rights and self-determination are being violently denied. Such attack contradicts International principles of sovereignty and self-governance.

Call For Global Accountability

The International community must act to investigate these crimes and hold perpetrators accountable. Independent fact-finding missions, sanctions, and international criminal proceedings should be pursued. Silence or inaction only emboldens further atrocities. The people of Ambazonia deserve justice, protection, and recognition of their right to live free from fear and military oppression.

Video of the Displacement of Ambazonians in Makenene.