Author: ABS Editorial

Torture within Cameroon’s detention centers has long been an open secret, but the recent release of a harrowing video depicting the brutal torture of popular musician Longue Longue has peeled back layers of horror. Though this shocking video may be one among few of its kind to reach the public, it is not an isolated incident, nor will it likely be the last. Longue Longue’s case is part of a widespread, systematic regime of brutality within Cameroon’s prisons and military detention facilities. This regime operates with impunity, frequently targeting Ambazonian detainees, political prisoners, and perceived opponents of the state.Longue Longue,…

ABS EDITORIAL, Oct. 23, 2024Yaounde – On Monday, October 21, Cameroon’s state-controlled media, CRTV, aired what it claimed was President Paul Biya’s return to the country. However, a series of noticeable inconsistencies in the coverage have left many wondering whether it was truly the president himself or a carefully staged appearance by the state. While CRTV aired footage purportedly showing Biya’s arrival at the Yaoundé-Nsimalen Airport, the anomalies in the broadcast, alongside questionable details and omissions, have cast doubt on its authenticity. Here are the key discrepancies that have fueled skepticism and left the official narrative deeply unconvincing.1. Only State-Controlled…