23 March 2025, Agiatse Bafut, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: the Cameroon Occupation Forces committed a grave war crime by executing, Nkeng Emmanuel, with both hands tied behind his back. execution of Nkeng Emmanuel, a 20-year-old from Pinying, who had been missing for two weeks. His family had reported his disappearance, but the Cameroon Occupation Forces denied any involvement. The discovery of his body in Bafut has left his family and the community in deep shock and outrage.

Widespread Rape and Extortion of Civilians
Beyond the extrajudicial executions of Nkeng Emmanuel, the Cameroon Occupation Forces have engaged in systematic acts of rape and extortion against both young and elderly civilians in Ambazonia. Women and girls are subjected to sexual violence as a weapon of war, while men and elderly individuals face brutal extortion, forced to pay for their safety, or risk being killed. Survivors recount horrifying experiences of abuse, with little to no recourse for justice. These acts amount to severe human rights violations and war crimes under International Laws.

Violation of International Laws and Human Rights
The execution of Nkeng Emmanuel and the rampant sexual violence and extortion committed by the Cameroon Occupation Forces are direct violations of International Laws and fundamental human rights. Under the Geneva Conventions, extrajudicial killings, rape, and forced extortion are strictly prohibited. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) criminalizes these acts as war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) guarantees the right to life, dignity, and protection from inhumane treatment, all of which continue to be violated in Ambazonia.

Systematic War Crimes in Ambazonia
The brutal actions of the Cameroon Occupation Forces reflect a pattern of systematic war crimes in Ambazonia. Reports from human rights organizations indicate widespread abuses, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape, and killings of civilians. These crimes, carried out with impunity, inflict immense suffering on the local population. The ongoing crisis demands urgent global attention.

International Community Must Intervene
The International community has a legal and moral obligation to intervene and hold the Cameroon Occupation Forces accountable for their actions in Ambazonia. International organizations, including the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, must investigate these war crimes and impose sanctions against those responsible. The people of Ambazonia deserve justice, and the ongoing human rights violations must not go unpunished. The world must take urgent action to prevent further atrocities and ensure that perpetrators face the full force of International Laws.