Cameroon: The U.S. Embassy condemns and calls for investigations into the recent violent attacks by warring parties
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Following the violent attacks in Cameroon, the United States Embassy, Yaoundé, in a press release calls for thorough investigations into all the attacks so that the perpetrators are held accountable and justice is served for the victims, their loved ones, and the people of Cameroon.
Listing the violent attacks in the North West, South West, Far North regions of Cameroon, the U.S. Embassy said there has been a rise in violence at the beginning of this year 2021. It is worthy to note that, still at the beginning of this year, the separatist fighters and the Cameroon military have been engaged in several combats resulting in loss of lives and destruction of properties
The recent violent attack in Mautu, in the South West Region, has witnessed widespread condemnation from the national and international stakeholders. The attack saw at least eight unarmed civilians killed in the process. Many nongovernmental institutions and foreign governments have called for thorough investigations into the crime to ascertain who committed the act. Read the press release from the U.S. Embassy below. It was published on January 14, 2020
“The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns the spate of violent attacks by disparate actors in various regions of Cameroon since the start of the year that have left scores of innocent civilians dead and wounded. We offer our deepest condolences to all those affected by attacks carried out in Mbengwi, which resulted in the death of Momo Divisional Delegate of Communication Becky Jeme lyabo, among others; in Mozogo,
Far North Region; in Matazen on the border of the West and Northwest Regions; and, in Mautu, Southwest Region. The innocent lives cut short were robbed of the opportunity to serve their families and communities, while the wounded will have to bear the physical and emotional scars of their ordeal. Swift, impartial, and thorough investigations must be carried out in all of these attacks so that the perpetrators are held accountable and justice is served for the victims, their loved ones, and the people of Cameroon.”
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
