June 24, 2025, Bamessi Ndop, Ngo-Ketunjia State, Northern Ambazonia: A shocking kidnapping occurred in Bamessi Ndop as Cameroon Occupation Forces forcibly seized seven unarmed civilians, including two infants, just two and three months old. Acting under directives from the colonial Senior Divisional Officer (SDO) of Ngo-Ketunjia, the soldiers carried out the kidnapping without legal charges or warrants. This act has drawn strong condemnation from human rights groups and local communities, who see it as part of a growing campaign of fear and suppression.

Targeting Infants and Civilians: A War Crime in Disguise
The kidnapping of non-combatants, especially newborn babies, represents a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law. The Geneva Conventions explicitly prohibit such actions, offering special protection to civilians, particularly children. By forcibly removing infants and other civilians from their homes, Cameroon’s forces may have committed prosecutable war crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Human Rights Violations Against the Most Defenseless
This kidnapping operation also breaches numerous human rights agreements, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The infants, separated from their families without legal grounds, have been denied their right to security and protection from arbitrary detention. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child specifically forbids such acts against minors, especially during armed conflict.

Abuse of Power by Occupying Authorities
The use of state authority to justify kidnappings reflects a broader pattern of systemic abuse by Cameroon’s colonial administration in Ambazonia. The involvement of the colonial SDO highlights how deeply entrenched the disregard for civilian protections has become. Instead of safeguarding the population, occupying forces continue to perpetrate violence and terror, targeting even the youngest and most vulnerable.

Call for Justice and International Accountability
The International community must not turn a blind eye to this atrocity. The kidnapping of two infants and five civilians in Bamessi Ndop demands immediate investigation and accountability. This act is more than just a violation of the law; it is a symbol of the prolonged suffering endured by Ambazonian civilians under military occupation. Justice is urgently needed to prevent future crimes and restore human dignity.

THE VIDEO OF THE TWO INFANTS