The ongoing Cameroon Ambazonia war has drawn international condemnation, with allegations of war crimes committed by the Cameroon government. The death of Tangem Thomas, a detainee in the Ambazonia war, has intensified calls for global intervention.

Death of Tangem Thomas

Tangem Thomas, one of many detainees in the Ambazonia war, died early on August 5th, 2024, at the Yaounde Central Hospital. As ordered by the Kondengui Central Prison Superintendent, Thomas died chained to his sick bed. His death was confirmed by Barrister Amungwa Tanyi Nico, the media and communication chairman of the defense team for Sissiku Ayuk Tabe and other Ambazonians.

International Community Urged to Act

The death of Tangem Thomas has sparked outrage and renewed calls for the international community to pressure the Cameroonian government into dialogue. Activists and human rights organizations are urging global leaders to intervene and facilitate discussions for the independence of Ambazonia. The inhumane treatment of detainees like Thomas highlights the urgent need for international action.

Condemnation from Defense Team

Barrister Amungwa Tanyi Nico, representing the defense team of Sissiku Ayuk Tabe, expressed deep regret over Thomas’s death. He emphasized that Thomas died in chains, a situation that reflects the satisfaction of prison and justice administrators with such cruel treatment. The defense team has called for accountability and justice for the victims of the ongoing Cameroon Ambazonia War.

Tangem Thomas’s Legacy

The death of Tangem Thomas is a stark reminder of the human cost of the Cameroon Ambazonia war. His body is currently being kept in the mortuary at the Central Hospital. The international community is being urged to recognize the severity of the situation and to take decisive action to prevent further atrocities.

: Al Jazeera : Nation Africa