The mothers of the k! kidnapped infants, along with five others, were also detained by the Cameroon occupation forces. While in custody, they were subjected to severe physical torture, resulting in visible wounds. Torture of civilians constitutes a war crime under International Law, including the UN Convention Against Torture, and reflects a deliberate strategy of brutality used against the Ambazonian population.

Coerced Lies And Forced Transfer To Bamenda

After days of abuse, the women were forcibly transferred from Ngo-Ketunjia to Bamenda. There, they were threatened and pressured to lie to colonial authorities—ordered to claim that their injuries were from accidental falls. This coercion violates their right to truth, dignity, and fair treatment under international human rights frameworks such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Clear Violations Of International Law And Human Rights

The 22-day illegal detention, torture, and forced deception carried out by Cameroon’s occupation forces are clear violations of International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law, and war crime statutes. Targeting women and children in this manner shows a systematic pattern of abuse in Ambazonia. The International community must condemn these actions, and independent investigations should be launched to hold those responsible accountable under International Justice systems.