February 14, 2020, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia, Cameroon Occupation Forces unleashed a barbaric and inhumane assault on innocent civilians, specifically targeting women and children. This brutal operation saw the abduction, torture, and execution of defenseless individuals who had no means of resisting the aggression of the armed forces. According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the occupying forces stormed villages in Mezam State, breaking into homes and forcefully taking away mothers and their children in an act of sheer terror.

Once abducted, the victims were subjected to horrific physical abuse and psychological torment. The women were severely beaten, some reportedly tortured in unspeakable ways, while the children, the most vulnerable members of the community, were not spared from the cruelty of the Cameroon Occupation Forces. Many were brutally executed, their lifeless bodies left to serve as a chilling message of fear and domination. The ruthless nature of the killings underscored the deliberate targeting of unarmed civilians, a clear indication that this was not an isolated attack, but part of a systematic campaign of terror aimed at breaking the spirit of Ambazonian communities.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of unimaginable horror, where mothers were killed in front of their children, and children were brutally slaughtered in front of their mothers. Entire families were wiped out, leaving behind a traumatized and grief-stricken community. The attack was carried out with no regard for human dignity, morality, or international law, reflecting the Cameroon Occupation Forces’ blatant disregard for the sanctity of human life.

This massacre of innocent women and children was not just a crime against humanity but a grave violation of international law. The international community must recognize this atrocity for what it is: a War Crime that demands urgent investigation and justice for the victims.

The abduction, torture, and execution of innocent women and children in Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia, by Cameroon Occupation Forces violates numerous international laws and conventions, including:

• Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions (1949): Prohibits the murder, torture, and inhumane treatment of civilians, including women and children, in armed conflicts.
• The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998): Classifies the systematic killing of civilians, including women and children, as crimes against humanity (Article 7) and war crimes (Article 8).
• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989): Mandates the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and arbitrary killings.
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948): Guarantees the right to life and protection from arbitrary executions.

By committing such heinous acts, the Cameroon Occupation Forces have violated fundamental international laws, constituting one of the worst forms of war crimes. These crimes demand global condemnation, urgent action, and accountability for those responsible to prevent further atrocities against innocent civilians in Ambazonia.