Silent Executions in Buea Spark Outrage: Calls for Global Action Grow Louder
By Mbah Godlove
In a chilling revelation, the Ambazonian Interim Government has condemned the silent execution of five innocent civilians by Cameroon’s security forces in Buea, the capital of Southern Cameroons (Ambazonia). The shocking press release issued by Chris Anu, President of the Ambazonian Interim Government, exposes a brutal, ongoing campaign in which prisoners are deceived with promises of freedom only to be secretly executed.
The victims, executed on Saturday, September 14, 2024, include:
- Sangwa Thierry (39) – A father of three and clinic owner from Kumba, accused of treating wounded fighters.
- Etoe Elangwa (27) – A taxi driver in Buea, accused of supplying food and intelligence to freedom fighters.
- Zisuh Peter (45) – A cocoa farmer from Malende, Kumba, abducted a year ago during a raid.
- Ngun Elijah (32) – A bike rider from Kumba and father of one, abducted without explanation.
- Ebai Enow Vitalise (52) – A vendor from Muyuka, accused of selling drinks to fighters.
The report details how these men, led to believe they were being released, were taken to a secret location and executed. Their bodies are suspected to have been buried in a mass grave near Upper Farms, Buea. The Ambazonian Interim Government has urgently called on locals to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in the area.
This execution marks a disturbing escalation in the ongoing war for independence in Ambazonia. It highlights the oppressive tactics employed by the Biya regime, which has repeatedly come under scrutiny for its handling of the conflict. Sources within Ambazonia warn that countless more may face the same fate if these actions go unchecked.
As the global community grapples with these new allegations, Mark Bareta, an influential voice in the Ambazonian independence movement, took to Twitter and Facebook to issue a public plea. He has called upon human rights groups and the international community to launch an independent investigation into these crimes. Bareta warned the Biya government that these atrocities will not be tolerated and vowed to continue pushing for justice for the victims.
Bareta when contacted stated, “We cannot stand by as innocent lives are stolen in silence. The world must act. These executions must be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible held accountable.”
The Ambazonian Interim Government’s statement emphasizes that this is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of extrajudicial killings designed to silence dissent and maintain control over the Southern Cameroons. The release concludes with a stark warning to the international community: “Now is not the time for silence.”
Chris Anu, speaking on behalf of the Interim Government, reiterated the urgency of the situation, calling on Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and other global organizations to take immediate action. “How many more lives must be lost before the world takes notice?” Anu asked, stressing the need for international attention to prevent further bloodshed.
As tensions rise, the people of Ambazonia remain hopeful that global pressure will prompt action against the Biya regime’s ongoing violations of human rights. The second week of the national lockdown continues, with the population standing in solidarity with freedom forces, now more determined than ever to expose the atrocities taking place in their homeland.
