Human rights report

A recently published report by Amnesty International raises concerns about the human rights situation in Cameroon, and accuses the government of using brutal tactics to clamp down on political opposition.

The report highlights unfair trials, intimidation and harassment of political opponents and journalists, as well as appalling prison conditions, with a shortage of food and medical treatment, and chronic overcrowding.

Amnesty International also claims to have seen photographs and received testimonies suggesting that during demonstrations against rising living costs in Cameroon last February, many protesters were shot dead by government security forces at point blank range, without any effort being made to arrest them.

However, the Cameroonian government refutes many of the report’s claims and Vice Prime Minister, Amadou Ali recently argued that the country has made considerable progress in developing strong governance and democratic processes.

Ruth Timson

Press Officer & Secretary