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February 19, 2011

The Cameroon military (security forces) and the brutality on citizens in Cameroon

This is the unfortunate fate of our honest citizens who demand nothing but to exercise their professions, enlighten the people and influence policies for positive change. Where is the freedom of expression in Cameroon? Who is supposed to protect who? If the military who have the legitimate duty to protect citizens are the ones torturing and killing citizens, then there is a problem somewhere. The entire regime is faulty. Such actions of police/military brutality have been passing "un-condemned" and unsanctioned almost on daily basis in Cameroon.
Having the green uniform in Cameroon is literally having power ans immunity to act with impunity. The government of Paul Biya has arrogantly chosen to militarize the country. The military and police competitive exams are the most frequently launched exams and basically the easiest to pass. Some or most of the recruits do not even have a secondary school diploma. A simple First school leaving certificate no matter how poor it may be in content/grade, is a good enough qualification to enter the military and start a "robot-matic"career. After all, the regime does not want people who will think big; they want people who will act(executionist). No wonder why it is so hard to try to reason out some of the military, gendarme or police men during a street protest, they will not understand reason , cos they were not trained for that. They were trained to beat,arrest/detain, kick and kill. Helas!!!! Cameroon still has a long way to go as far as the respect for human rights and democracy are concerned.
However, all hope is not gone. Change will surely come someday. It may be gradual but we will get there.



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