Cameroon
Violence has been rife in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions since late 2016, as armed separatists seek independence for the country’s minority Anglophone regions. Separatists targeted civilians, including aid workers, students, and teachers, while continuing to enforce a boycott on children’s education. Security forces have also committed a litany of abuses including the killing of civilians, arson, sexual violence, and torture of suspected collaborators with separatist groups. Boko Haram attacks are a persistent threat in the Far North region. The Cameroonian government has also taken steps to limit freedom of expression and association, including through the arrests of hundreds of opposition party members and supporters in September 2020 following peaceful demonstrations.
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AfricaThis submission is based on Human Rights Watch research on human rights issues impacting older women, including domestic violence, abuse, and neglect in residential institutions for older people, abuses during armed conflict, and health disparities.
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Cameroon: Boko Haram Attacks Escalate in Far North
Boost Civilian Protection, Monitor Troops’ Conduct
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IMF: Scant Transparency for Covid-19 Emergency Loans
Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation
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Cameroon: Survivors of Military Assault Await Justice
20 Women Raped During March 2020 Attack in Ebam
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IMF: Scant Transparency for Covid-19 Emergency Loans
Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation
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Families of Victims Need Access to Cameroon Massacre Trial
Justice Should Be Done and Seen to Be Done at Trial for Ngarbuh Massacre
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Armed Separatists’ Abuse Rife in Cameroon’s Anglophone Regions
Recent kidnapping, killings highlight ongoing violence
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Cameroon: Survivors of Military Assault Await Justice
20 Women Raped During March 2020 Attack in Ebam
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Cameroon: Nine Killed in Army Attack
Investigate Killings of Civilians in Mautu Village, South-West Region
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Cameroon Court Denies Request to Release Opposition Leaders
Free Arbitrarily Arrested Opponents, Ensure Freedom of Assembly
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Cameroon: Step Toward Justice for Massacre
Ensure Fair Ngarbuh Trial and Participants’ Safety; Prosecute All Responsible
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Cameroon: Gunmen Massacre School Children
Ensure Independent and Effective Investigation; Protect Right to Education
