Cameroon jails three soldiers involved in killing 21 civilians in 2020
Cameroon Sentences Soldiers for Civilian Killings
Cameroon Sentences Soldiers for Civilian Killings
Cameroon's military court in Yaounde has sentenced three soldiers for their involvement in the deaths of 21 civilians during unrest in the English-speaking northwest of the country in February 2020. The incident involved a raid on the village of Ngarbuh by government troops and ethnic Fulani militia.
According to reports, 13 of the victims were children, and one was a pregnant woman. The attackers reportedly set fire to five houses and engaged in looting and assaults on the residents.
The incident involved a raid on the village of Ngarbuh by government troops and ethnic Fulani militia.
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The government initially denied allegations of deliberate military involvement in the violence. However, legal proceedings were initiated, resulting in these convictions, which are rare for military personnel in Cameroon.
The events occurred during a military operation in the North-West region, one of Cameroon's two English-speaking areas that have experienced nearly a decade of armed conflict following secession attempts. The conflict began in late 2016 after the government, led by President Paul Biya, suppressed demonstrations by English speakers. According to reports, over 6,000 civilians have died in the ongoing conflict.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
