September 8, 2024, Bamenda, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: Cameroon Occupation Forces conducted a massive abduction in Bamenda of innocent Ambazonian citizens, including women and children.

This mass abduction of non-combatant civilians represents a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law and constitutes a War Crime under global legal standards.

Violation of International Humanitarian Law
The Geneva Conventions, specifically Article 3 common to all four conventions, prohibit the forced removal and detention of civilians not participating in hostilities. The actions of the Cameroon Occupation Forces, involving the massive abduction in Bamenda of civilians, inflict severe psychological and physical suffering on the victims and their families. Such operations aim to intimidate communities and suppress resistance by targeting vulnerable populations.

War Crime Classification Under the Rome Statute
Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court explicitly categorizes the unlawful confinement of civilians as a War Crime. The targeting of women and children in these abductions indicates an intent to instill fear and destabilize Ambazonian communities.

This deliberate violation underscores the need for adherence to international laws designed to protect non-combatants in conflict zones, particularly following the massive abduction in Bamenda.
The massive abduction in Bamenda of civilians by the Cameroon Occupation Forces violates fundamental human rights and international humanitarian standards. These actions highlight the urgent need for accountability and justice for the victims. The international community must address these atrocities, ensure the protection of human rights, and hold perpetrators accountable for crimes against civilians in Ambazonia.

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