April 17, 2025, Buea State, Southern Ambazonia: Torture and Extortion by Cameroon forces have become a daily nightmare for civilians, with reports exposing routine abuse by Cameroon Occupation Gendarmes and police. Checkpoint Extortion Sparks Outrage A recent civilian complaint revealed a specific case where the victim was stopped at a checkpoint, tortured, and extorted of 400,000 FCFA, once again confirming the systematic brutality inflicted on the people of Southern Ambazonia.

Home Invasion and Brutal Assault
Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces intensified when officers followed the civilian to his home, ransacked the property, and subjected him to beatings and threats. The victim was forced to withdraw money under duress, a method of violent extortion that has become a common tool used by the Cameroon Occupation Forces to terrorize and exploit innocent Ambazonian civilians.

Violation of International Laws
Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces directly violates International Laws, including provisions within the Geneva Conventions that prohibit the abuse and targeting of civilians during times of occupation or conflict. By forcibly invading the victim’s home and using torture to extort money, the Cameroon Occupation Forces have committed actions that may be classified as war crimes under international legal standards.

Human Rights Abuses in Southern Ambazonia
Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces is a grave violation of basic Human Rights, including the right to personal security, freedom from torture, and protection from arbitrary detention. The suffering inflicted on the civilian victim is emblematic of the broader pattern of abuse and dehumanization used by the Cameroon Occupation Forces to dominate the Ambazonian population.

Call for International Accountability
The International community must address the civilians in Buea by the Cameroon Forces. Global human rights organizations and legal bodies are urged to investigate these crimes and hold the Cameroon Occupation Forces accountable under International law. Without international pressure, these acts of terror will continue unchecked, leaving more civilians vulnerable to violence and exploitation.

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