September 29, 2025, at Mile 4 Nkwen Bamenda, Northern Ambazonia: Sexual violence, A young woman was forcefully abducted and sexually assaulted by Cameroon occupation forces. The victim’s brother, who requested anonymity, shared testimony and medical records confirming the attack. This incident underscores the grave abuses committed against civilians under military occupation.

Arrest And Assault At Gunpoint

Sexual violence. The victim was stopped while riding a bike near Mile 4 junction at approximately 5:30 pm. A white Toyota vehicle intercepted her path, and armed men in BIR (Cameroon’s Rapid Intervention Battalion) uniforms confiscated her identification. Along with other civilians, she was forced into the vehicle at gunpoint and transported to a secluded site where their money was seized. While most detainees were eventually released, the young woman was held back.

Sexual Violence In Detention

Sexual violence A man described as the “boss” took her into a room of an occupied residence, where he raped her at gunpoint. When she pleaded for mercy, she was threatened with a firearm. The attack occurred while his colleagues were reportedly taking away “hunting for others.” The survivor was released about 45 minutes later, returning to her family in tears. She was immediately taken to a hospital, where medical examinations confirmed lacerations consistent with sexual assault.

Violation Of Human Rights And International Law

Sexual violence. This incident constitutes a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law. Sexual violence by the Cameroon armed forces against civilians is recognized as a war crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. It also breaches the Geneva Conventions, which strictly prohibit the inhumane treatment of civilians in conflict zones. Furthermore, it violates fundamental human rights, including the right to dignity, bodily integrity, and security of a person.

Calls For Justice In Ambazonia

Sexual violence The victim’s family has demanded justice and protection for their daughter, citing both the physical trauma and the long-lasting psychological harm inflicted. While the specific camp of the perpetrators remains unconfirmed, evidence points to a Cameroon military base located at Magaji, near Mile 4 market. The attack highlights the vulnerability of Ambazonian civilians under occupation and reinforces calls for International accountability and intervention.