Amnesty International stated that even though Boko Haram has been responsible for various atrocities, nothing could justify the callous and widespread practice of torture committed by the security forces against ordinary civilians.
Victims described horrific torture positions in which they were severely beaten while parts of their bodies were tied up and even suspended.
Cameroonian authorities refused to provide a response, even after receiving a letter from the human rights organisation.
Various high and mid-level officials have been identified as being a part of the horrific acts of torture.
A new Amnesty International report has accused security forces of torturing hundreds of people in Cameroon accused of supporting Boko Haram, often without evidence.
The new report titled ‘Cameroon’s secret torture chambers: human rights violations and war crimes in the fight against Boko Haram’, is based on testimonies from several people, and was corroborated by photographic and video evidence, including satellite imagery.
Source: https://www.naij.com/1116016-amnesty-report-reveals-war-crimes-fight-boko-haram-cameroon-including-horrif.html?source=notification
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