January 13, 2025, Mobang, Manyu State, Southern Ambazonia, Cameroon Occupation Forces perpetrated a grievous act of violence against civilians, as reported and confirmed by eyewitnesses. Three innocent, unarmed civilians were abducted, subjected to brutal torture, and ultimately killed at close range.

These victims, non-combatants with no involvement in any hostilities, were treated with utter disregard for their fundamental human rights and dignity. This horrific act highlights a pattern of systemic violence against the civilian population in Ambazonia, carried out by the Cameroon Occupation Forces.

The events in Mobang fall under the classification of War Crimes as defined by International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the statutes of International Criminal Justice. The specific legal frameworks and principles violated in this incident include:

The forced seizure of non-combatants violates Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions, which mandates humane treatment of civilians and prohibits taking hostages in armed conflicts. The abduction is also a breach of Article 75(2)(c) of Additional Protocol I, which forbids acts of violence against persons in the custody of a party to the conflict.

Torture inflicted on the victims constitutes a grave breach of Article 147 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which criminalizes inhuman treatment, including physical and mental suffering inflicted intentionally.

Torture is explicitly recognized as a War Crime under Article 8(2)(a)(ii) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and universally condemned as a gross violation of human dignity.

The execution of these unarmed civilians is classified as willful killing under Article 8(2)(a)(i) of the Rome Statute and Article 147 of the Fourth Geneva Convention. These killings breach the right to life as protected under Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

IHL, particularly Article 48 of Additional Protocol I, mandates that all parties to a conflict distinguish between combatants and civilians. The deliberate targeting of civilians is strictly prohibited.

The abduction, torture, and execution of unarmed civilians in Mobang constitute egregious violations of International Law, including the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute. These War Crimes demand International accountability, urgent investigations, and the prosecution of perpetrators to ensure justice for the victims and deter future atrocities.

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