June 2, 2025, Makenene, Mbam, and Inoubou subdivisions of the Centre Region of Cameroon, a grave human Rights violation unfolded as the local population, led by their chief, launched a campaign of violent ethnic cleansing against Ambazonia citizens. Ambazonian citizens were forcibly evicted from their homes and lands, told to go back to Ambazonia or be killed. This mass displacement marks an alarming escalation in the ongoing armed conflict affecting the Ambazonian population living across Cameroon.

Looting And Seizure Of Property

Ambazonian citizens not only expelled Ambazonian citizens but also seized their farmlands. Cameroon citizens began harvesting crops from farms owned by Ambazonians, effectively stealing their livelihoods. This act of plunder was reportedly ordered by the village chief, who is accused of orchestrating and encouraging the illegal takeover. Such actions are in direct violation of property rights protected under International Human Rights Law.

Use Of Torture And Threats Of Death

The chief instructed villagers to maim, torture, or kill any Ambazonia citizens who resisted. These threats and acts of physical violence constitute grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit torture and inhumane treatment of civilians. Intimidating civilians with death for their ethnic or linguistic identity is both morally abhorrent and legally unacceptable under International Law.

Violation Of Human Rights And International Law

The targeting of a specific linguistic and ethnic group for forced expulsion, property seizure, and violence amounts to crimes against humanity. Under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, such acts, when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack, constitute war crimes. The Cameroon Occupation Forces’ failure to prevent or stop these atrocities implicates them under International Humanitarian Law.

Call For Immediate International Intervention

These developments highlight the urgent need for international observers, human rights organizations, and the United Nations to investigate and respond. The systematic persecution of Anglophones in areas like Makenene cannot be ignored. Justice, accountability, and protection for vulnerable populations in Ambazonia and beyond must be prioritized to prevent further atrocities.

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