Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians
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Three Cameroonian soldiers were sentenced to prison for their involvement in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the Anglophone region on February 14, 2020. The military court handed down sentences ranging from five to ten years for murder, arson, and destruction, a rare conviction of military personnel for crimes against civilians in Cameroon. The incident occurred in Ngarbuh village, where soldiers, supported by a local militia, raided the area and killed civilians, including 13 children, also burning homes and assaulting residents. While the government initially denied responsibility, it later acknowledged the atrocities following international pressure and an investigation ordered by the President. Lawyers for the victims expressed disappointment with the length of the sentences, deeming them too lenient, and the court rejected demands for compensation.
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