Summary
Belgian prosecutors have detained three people suspected of being leaders of a militia involved in Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict. The arrests are part of an investigation into potential war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the secessionist rebellion in Cameroon.
Key Facts
- Belgian prosecutors arrested three people linked to the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon.
- The suspects are thought to be leaders of the Ambazonia Defence Forces, a separatist group.
- More than 6,500 people have died in the conflict, according to the United Nations.
- The conflict began in 2016 when activists declared an independent state called Ambazonia.
- Both rebels and government forces have faced human rights abuse accusations.
- Over 490,000 people have been displaced, and 1.5 million need humanitarian aid.
- The Belgian investigation started last summer and involved coordinated searches.
- Similar investigations into the conflict are happening in Norway and the US.
