Anglophone crisis in Cameroon: Human Rights Watch report on the killing of child in Bamenda
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Following the killing of a child by the Cameroonian police officer in the North West Region of Cameroon, there was a protest which at the end of the day resulted in a number of persons being wounded and some death. According to Human Rights Watch, “armed forces used excessive and lethal force against protesters in Bamenda, North-West region on November 12, 2021… the protesters were calling for justice for the police killing that day of Brandy Tataw, an 8-year-old schoolgirl.” it is worthy to note that on 14 October 2021, a 7-year-old child was killed in the same manner in Buea by the security forces
International Rights body says soldiers were shooting live rounds from armoured vehicles which injured at least seven men. The Cameroonian authorities should ensure that those responsible for the killing of Brandy Tataw and for excessive use of force against protesters are held accountable. Illari Allegrozzi, senior Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch reiterated that the army had used live ammunition on protesters “The authorities have an obligation to promptly investigate the use of force by soldiers during protests, and to send a strong message to their security forces that abuses will not go unpunished.”
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“Cameroonian authorities should thoroughly investigate the killing of the schoolgirl in Bamenda, as well as the structural issues that made it more than a one off, especially at a time when education is under attack in the Anglophone regions,” Allegrozzi said. “The incident a month ago highlights the extreme risk schoolchildren face not just from separatists, but from undisciplined and abusive security forces as well as the need for stronger and effective discipline and accountability within the security forces.”
Read details below: Cameroon: Lethal Force Against Protesters | Human Rights Watch (hrw.org)
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.
