July 27, 2024, Bamenda, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: Cameroon Occupation Forces were caught kidnapping. the Mass Kidnapping of numerous Ambazonian civilians for possessing liberation tax receipts. The detainees’ location remains unknown, constituting a War Crime under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). This act violates Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention without due process.

The Mass Kidnapping solely based on possession of liberation tax receipts disregards justice and due process principles outlined in both the Geneva Conventions and the ICCPR. Civilians, as protected persons, have the right to freedom from arbitrary detention, and the uncertainty regarding their whereabouts further violates their rights and those of their families.

The Mass Kidnapping of the Cameroon Occupation Forces breaches Article 3 common to the Geneva Conventions, which applies to internal armed conflicts. The forced detention of civilians without due process represents a serious violation of International Laws. Detaining individuals for possessing documents that do not indicate combatant status undermines the legal obligation to treat civilians humanely. Such actions highlight a blatant disregard for International legal standards that safeguard civilians during armed conflicts.

Denial of Due Process and Human Rights Violations
The Cameroon Occupation Forces’ actions violate the right to due process and legal representation under International Human Rights Law. The detainees’ unknown status denies their families and legal representatives the right to access information about their condition or location. This practice violates the United Nations Convention Against Enforced Disappearances, which condemns secret detentions and guarantees victims’ rights to legal protection.

Humanitarian Impact and Call for Accountability
The Mass Kidnapping have caused significant trauma and fear among the civilian population in Ambazonia. The families of the detained individuals endure emotional distress, uncertain of their loved ones’ fate. These violations of human rights necessitate urgent International intervention. Humanitarian organizations and International bodies should demand accountability from the Cameroon Occupation Forces and ensure adherence to International Laws.

Conclusion: Urgent Need for Justice and Protection of Human Rights
The actions of the Cameroon Occupation Forces in Ambazonia constitute War Crimes and gross violations of International Laws and human rights. The International community must take decisive action to hold the perpetrators accountable and safeguard civilians from further atrocities.

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