No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Careers
en English
en Englishfr Français
Support Us
Mimi Mefo Info
  • Cameroon
  • Africa
  • Politics
  • Society
  • Business
  • Education
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Editor’s Picks
  • Sport
  • Cameroon
  • Africa
  • Politics
  • Society
  • Business
  • Education
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Editor’s Picks
  • Sport
No Result
View All Result
Mimi Mefo Info
English | Français
No Result
View All Result

After Ngarbuh massacre verdict indicts Cameroon military, UN High Commission for Human Rights calls for fair and transparent trial

Mimi Mefo Info by Mimi Mefo Info
April 22, 2020
Reading Time: 2 min
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet has described government action on the Ngarbuh massacre as a positive step. She highlighted the fact that the commission created under the authority of Cameroon’s Ministry of Defence worked with the participation of civil society representatives, religious leaders and the President of the national human rights commission.

With the perpetrators known, Bachelet says “it is now essential that all those responsible for the deaths of the people in the village of Ngarbuh-Ntunbaw are held fully to account in a fair and transparent judicial process.”

The diplomat recalled that hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in recent years by clashes between security and defence forces and armed separatist groups in the North-West and South-West regions.

“I call on the Government to ensure that the security forces abide by applicable international law norms and standards during the conduct of their operations,” She adds.

Videos and images have shown separatist fighters in different instances carry out rights violations including kidnappings, torture and arson. Government soldiers have also made the English-speaking communities unlivable to the people for over three years now. The UN High Commissioner wants an end to ongoing abuses.

“Any allegations of human rights violations and abuses must be promptly investigated and actions taken to combat impunity and prevent reoccurrence” Bachelet insists, reminding “armed separatist groups of their responsibilities under international law and call on all parties to refrain from deliberate attacks on civilians.”

Pledging the support of the UN human rights commission, Bachelet urged the Cameroon government to strengthen their cooperation in a bid to ensure the protection of citizens.

Bachelet it should be recalled visited Cameroon in May last year during which she welcomed Cameroon’s willingness to cooperate to tackle human rights crises. Among other issues she “urged them (government) to halt the practice of charging civilians before military courts. I believe there is an urgent need for a change of approach towards dissenting politicians and critical members of civil society, and a need for significant gestures to rebuild trust and confidence.”

She also called for a frank and inclusive dialogue – which is yet to happen since the start of the conflict.

Read full release here

Mimi Mefo Info

You can help support our work through the link below
ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

Government defends Muambong killings, promises more crackdowns in the days ahead

Next Post

National and international news roundup – 22nd April, 2020

Related Posts

Human Interest/Society

Bui Division: Soldiers burn healthcare facility in Kikaikilaki

March 1, 2021
Human Interest/Society

Inhabitants of Dibamba skeptical of government’s “good intentions”

March 1, 2021
Insécurité

Bounderi: Comment les militaires “sauvent” une école

March 1, 2021
Over 100 Migrants including Cameroonians rescued from sea
Human Interest/Society

Over 100 Migrants including Cameroonians rescued from sea

February 28, 2021
Douala Urban Disorder: Occupants of sidewalks to be ‘cleared’
Human Interest/Society

Douala Urban Disorder: Occupants of sidewalks to be ‘cleared’

February 28, 2021
Human Interest/Society

Tributes pour in for late Cameroonian humanitarian, Henriette Thatcher

February 27, 2021
You can help support our work via the link below

Recommended

Zimbabwe’s Vice President resigns over sex scandals

Zimbabwe’s Vice President resigns over sex scandals

37 mins ago
How North West Athletes Swept Juicy Trophies At 2021 Mount Cameroon Race of Hope

How North West Athletes Swept Juicy Trophies At 2021 Mount Cameroon Race of Hope

40 mins ago
2021 Race of Hope: Five-time champion, Godlove Gabsibuin says he deliberately let others win

2021 Race of Hope: Five-time champion, Godlove Gabsibuin says he deliberately let others win

1 hour ago

Bui Division: Soldiers burn healthcare facility in Kikaikilaki

3 hours ago

Popular News

  • Updates: Who killed the 4 chiefs in Lebialem? The Plot thickens

    Updates: Who killed the 4 chiefs in Lebialem? The Plot thickens

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Bui Division:
    Separatist faction challenges CPDM MP’s unity call, promises hell for soldiers

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Paul Tasong and Christopher Anu in war of words over killing of Lebialem chiefs

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • War in NW, SW: Child roasted alive in Batibo

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

You can help support our work via the link below

Category

  • Affairs
  • Africa
  • Afrique
  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Cameroon
  • Cameroun
  • Culture
  • Développement
  • Economie
  • ECONOMY
  • Editor's Picks
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Environnement
  • Food
  • Français
  • French
  • Gestion
  • Gouvernance
  • Health
  • Human Interest/Society
  • Human Rights
  • HUMANITAIRE
  • Insécurité
  • Interviews
  • Judiciary
  • Justice
  • Lifestyle
  • Live Update
  • MONDE
  • News
  • News Roundups
  • Opinion
  • Other
  • Politics
  • Politique
  • Religion
  • Road Safety
  • Santé
  • Science
  • Security
  • Société
  • Sport
  • Tech
  • Tourisme
  • Transport
  • Travel
  • Voyage
  • World

Important Links

  • Term of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us

Copyright © 2020 Mimi Mefo Info Ltd. - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • World
  • Business
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech
  • Health
  • Food

Copyright © 2020 Mimi Mefo Info Ltd. - All Rights Reserved.

en English
en Englishfr Français
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
pixel