15 March 2025, Santa, Bamenda, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: The abduction and killing of Jonas by Cameroon Occupation Forces in Santa, Bamenda, has once again exposed the brutality of the Pual Biya regime. Jonas, a young boy from Lebialem, was riding a motorcycle when the Cameroon Occupation forces intercepted him. Instead of ensuring his safety, they deliberately hit him and forcefully took him away. He was later transported to the General Hospital in Bamenda, where he succumbed to his injuries, making his death another tragic case of extrajudicial execution.

Violation of International Laws by Cameroon Occupation Forces

The abduction and killing of Jonas violate International Laws that protect civilians, especially in armed conflict. According to the Geneva Conventions, it is illegal for occupying forces to use excessive force against unarmed individuals. The Cameroon Occupation Forces had no legal grounds to abduct Jonas, and their deliberate actions leading to his death constituted a war crime.

The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court strictly prohibits such targeted attacks on civilians, making this incident part of a larger pattern of violations.

Systematic Human Rights Abuses in Ambazonia

The abduction and killing of Jonas are not isolated incidents but part of a larger wave of human rights abuses committed by Cameroon Occupation Forces in Ambazonia. Reports from human rights organizations show that civilians, especially young men, are frequently abducted, tortured, and executed without any due process. Jonas’s case highlights the continuous suffering of Ambazonian people under occupation, where innocent individuals are targeted simply for existing in their homeland. His murder exemplifies the lawlessness imposed by the occupying regime.

War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

The abduction and killing of Jonas further prove that Cameroon Occupation Forces are guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. International Laws explicitly condemn forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Article 3 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security rights that were stripped from Jonas when he was forcefully taken and later killed. His murder is part of a broader pattern of state-sponsored terror against Ambazonians.

Justice and Accountability for the Victims

The abduction and killing of Jonas demand urgent international action. Cameroon Occupation Forces must be held accountable for their continued atrocities in Ambazonia. The International Criminal Court and the United Nations must launch investigations into these systematic crimes and prosecute those responsible. The killing of Jonas is not just an attack on one individual it is part of an ongoing genocide against Ambazonian civilians. Justice must be served to prevent further human rights violations and to protect innocent lives from such targeted executions.