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After Professor Kamto was arrested in the city of Douala, security forces transferred him to the town of Yaoundé. For two weeks Professor Kamto was placed under “administrative custody†by special units at the Special Operations Group (GSO). These units usually deal with terrorism or organized crimes.[7]
Holding Professor Kamto largely incommunicado, GSO allowed only one visit by his family and attorneys. On February 12, 2019, Professor Kamto and over 100 people were referred to the Military Court of Yaoundé and charged with: rebellion, incitement to insurrection, hostility against the fatherland, offense against the President of the Republic and destruction of public buildings and goods, among other charges. Some charges carry the death penalty.[8]
Professor Kamto is being held at Kondengui Central prison of Yaoundé infamously known for its horrendous conditions of detention. Reports of torture as well as cruel and inhuman conditions by law enforcement agents have surfaced on many occasions. Our concern is heightened by reported systematic violations of accused persons’ due process rights by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Cameroon, including the use of unlawful and prolonged detentions, coercion, and torture.[9]
Cameroon has ratified international treaties protecting fundamental and political rights. They include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Charter of the United Nations (as affirmed by the Preamble of Cameroon’s Constitution), African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (1989), the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1986), and the African Charter on Democracy (2011).[10] The Constitution of Cameroon confirms the acceptance of these fundamental principles, and the New York City Bar Association urges the Cameroon government to abide by them.[11]
The Military Court of Yaoundé is expected to sentence Professor Kamto, a civilian, on October 8, 2019. The New York City Bar Association joins the many organizations and institutions condemning Professor Kamto’s arrest[12] and adds its voice to those of the many institutions[13] and countries[14] calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Professor Kamtoâ€.
After Professor Kamto was arrested in the city of Douala, security forces transferred him to the town of Yaoundé. For two weeks Professor Kamto was placed under “administrative custody†by special units at the Special Operations Group (GSO). These units usually deal with terrorism or organized crimes.[7]
Holding Professor Kamto largely incommunicado, GSO allowed only one visit by his family and attorneys. On February 12, 2019, Professor Kamto and over 100 people were referred to the Military Court of Yaoundé and charged with: rebellion, incitement to insurrection, hostility against the fatherland, offense against the President of the Republic and destruction of public buildings and goods, among other charges. Some charges carry the death penalty.[8]
Professor Kamto is being held at Kondengui Central prison of Yaoundé infamously known for its horrendous conditions of detention. Reports of torture as well as cruel and inhuman conditions by law enforcement agents have surfaced on many occasions. Our concern is heightened by reported systematic violations of accused persons’ due process rights by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Cameroon, including the use of unlawful and prolonged detentions, coercion, and torture.[9]
Cameroon has ratified international treaties protecting fundamental and political rights. They include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Charter of the United Nations (as affirmed by the Preamble of Cameroon’s Constitution), African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (1989), the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1986), and the African Charter on Democracy (2011).[10] The Constitution of Cameroon confirms the acceptance of these fundamental principles, and the New York City Bar Association urges the Cameroon government to abide by them.[11]
The Military Court of Yaoundé is expected to sentence Professor Kamto, a civilian, on October 8, 2019. The New York City Bar Association joins the many organizations and institutions condemning Professor Kamto’s arrest[12] and adds its voice to those of the many institutions[13] and countries[14] calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Professor Kamtoâ€.
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