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Cameroon Cameroon: Child Soldiers Global Report 2001 From the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers There are no indications of under-18s in government armed forces. The Ecole Militaire Inter-Armes in Yaoundé, a military school for officers, has a minimum recruitment age of 18. Applicants under age 21 must have parental authorisation. June 12, 2001 Cameroon: Government Human Rights Commissions in Africa The National Commission on Human Rights and Freedoms (NCHRF) was created in the context of the wave of democratization of African countries through a November 1990 decree by President Paul Biya. The NCHRF's credibility and autonomy are greatly hindered by strong presidential control over its appointment and operations. After almost ten years of existence, this human rights commission remains largely irrelevant, and is seen as a compliant institution serving the executive. January 1, 2001 Cameroon: Government Human Rights Commissions in Africa After nearly ten years in existence, the NCHRF is still largely unknown within Cameroon. As of November 1999, the production of a free brochure for distribution was being prepared in order to address this problem. January 1, 2001 Cameroon: Landmine Monitor Report 2000 Key developments since March 1999: Legislation to ratify the Mine Ban Treaty was passed in July 1999. August 1, 2000
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