Somalia: Puntland State House – Press Release (09.06.2020)

Cameroon: Ministry of Public Health – Regional Delegation for hte North West – Press Release (07.06.2020)

OCHA Somalia: Somalia Flood Response Plan to assist hundreds of thousands in 29 districts (05.06.2020)

Cameroon: Federal Republic of Ambazonia – The Interim Government Addresses teh Death of Journalist, Wazizi (05.06.2020)

Cameroon: Ministry of Defence – Press Release (05.06.2020)

USA: Time for a UN Team of Experts to Investigate US Police Brutality and Ethnic Violence

If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” – Matthew 7:11-12, New International Version

If it was any other nation, republic or place in the world. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and other agencies would be preoccupied with finding people, experts and a level-headed chief, a former head of state to run an operation into the demise, the failure to follow human-rights and escalating violence from the state authorities. As the curfews, the reports of killings, hospitalization and so fourth is coming in.

In this manner, the Organization of American States (OAS) would intervene. Send a former Latin American President and collect a team of experts to investigate on behalf of the UNSC. They would have configured a mandate, there would have been sessions with UNSC and the voting would have mandatory. The state then had to comply and let these experts into the Republic to investigate the matters of misconduct, wrong-doing and ill attempts of human rights violating, which in some instances has been lethal and fatal.

In this regard, there would also been missions from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), African Union (AU), European Union (EU) and Gulf States Cooperation Council (GCC). They would all participate somehow. With observers and people reporting directly from all across. Some taking the Mid-West, others taking the Southern States. Others focusing on the Eastern Coast and finally someone looking into the actions made on the West Coast. That would all make sense.

However, this is not happening. There is a few small condemnation statements, but that is about it. It is not typical, but shows a signs of hope. That the world is not having it. Nevertheless, the UNSC and the other organizations needs to gather strength and push this. If the US can to this others, then it should be done upon them as well. That is only fair and square.

The US has always piled pressure, put into sanctions and done everything possible in the book. They have used all means to undermine sovereignty and integrity of other nations. This been done with intent of pressuring the states to act differently towards it citizens. Also, to show moral superiority. However, now, the King is undressed. The facade and the whole showcase has gone ballistic.

The triggers are off and the sparking violence is on the screens. It is filmed by the citizens, the open marginalization and lack of systems towards the minorities and African American citizens are clear as day. The is no shadow of a doubt. The evils of the society in the United States is appearing right in-front of our eyes. It is not hidden and needs to be addressed. There is no better time than now.

It is time to hook-up a AU, ASEAN, GCC or OAS with a Team of Experts, enlighten the world, the UNSC and condemn the White House and Trump Administration constantly. Even try to sanction or embargo something. So, that the police officers cannot get tear-gas or riot gear. Something to shield the citizens from this havoc. They deserve better, the US has told this to everyone else.

Now the world has to tell you the same. Because, you isn’t any better. You use the same tools you say others shouldn’t. That is hypocrisy and that needs to be said. Peace.

Cameroon: Ministere de la Defense – Communique Radio-Presse (30.05.2020)

Cameroon: CHRDA condemns the Extrajudicial execution of four unarmed young men by State Defense and Security Forces in Buea, Southwest Region Cameroon (29.05.2020)

On Thursday, the 28th of May 2020, the state militias conducted an offensive raid around the Neighborhood of Upper Bundouma, situated in Buea, the chief town of the South West Region, which lead to the killing of four (4) unarmed young men. The incident took place in an uncompleted building, where the young men were allegedly caught smoking weed before being executed by the military. According to our sources, the building was raided by the military, and voices were heard of young men crying under pain of beatings for close to 45 minutes before gunshots were heard.

Access to the scene of the incident was restricted for the locals, but after the administrative authorities of Buea visited the scene, the corpses of the victims were taken to the mortuary. A few journalists of the local media who visited the building recounts that apparently there were no weapons found in the building, save for the fact that the building appears to be a host for marijuana consumers. It is also alleged one person survived the shooting and was whisked off by the military to an undisclosed destination.

CHRDA condemns this act in the strongest possible terms as it is a blatant violation of human rights. The extrajudicial executions go in sharp contrast to the fundamental rights protected by the constitution of Cameroon and all International Human Rights instruments as well as the Criminal Procedure Code. All of these instruments proclaim the right to life, right to fair hearing as well the as presumption of innocence which is guaranteed a suspect even when caught fragrante delicto.

In the meantime, no statement has been issued by the state authorities in the Division about the killings, and as we are in wait, we recommend an immediate investigation into the killings so as to give the rule of law a chance to prevail over impunity.

It should be recalled that this is not the first case of arbitrary executions in Buea within the context of the Anglophone crisis. On Monday the 30th of July 2018, five (5) young men in the locality of Bakweri Town, were massacred under similar circumstances. Equally, on Thursday the 27th day of September 2018, the military (BIR) targeted and killed seven (7) identified unarmed civilians in a compound at Ikundi Street in Babuti neighborhood of Buea town.

None of these cases has ever been investigated despite calls from the local and international human rights defenders, yet such incidents keep repeating even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. CHRDA calls on the government of Cameroon to investigate these targeted killings committed by the Defense and Security Forces and put to rest such impunity against unarmed civilians.

Opinion: US is not leading anymore, it’s defeated [Trump ditches WHO]

It’s just 14 days ago since the Trump Administration suspended or halted its funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). That’s was their decision in mid-May or around the 15th May 2020. Today, on the 29th May 2020, the United States and its President announced that they are leaving the WHO.

What is really striking is that they are doing this in the midst of global pandemic. They are not doing it in the midst of calm times. The illness is not conquered, there is no known treatment nor cure for it. The COVID-19 or Coronavirus is still on the loose. Especially in the United States. Where a 100,000 citizens has been reported dead because of it and they have about 1,3 million cases of the disease on record. Therefore, the US is hard hit by this, but that’s because of own mismanagement and lack of action early.

The US President is blaming the WHO and China. After praising both in January 2020. However, when the shit started to hit the fan. Than, the President has begun to blame outside parties, because the novelty kid in the White House. Can never be blamed, even when its his fault. That he didn’t listen to warnings and rather play golf. Because playing golf and lying at rallies saves lives.

The US is not the world leader anymore. They are defeatist. That is why all international deals are either suspended or withdrawn from. The diplomatic works of this administration is shambles. The affairs with North Korea has ended in tears. The problems with Iran only became worse with the withdrawal from the agreement there. The Iraqi leadership and people want the US Forces out. In the Philippines the government wants to end its military agreement too. Therefore, the US loosing on all fronts.

The US is marginalizing itself and making itself less relevant. They might think they are great, but they are soon left the party. They can drink their Bud Lights, what Super-Bowl and fuck-off. Because, your not participating and if you do. You do it for selfish interests to put puppets and friendly dictators in Latin America. That is what this US administration does and they do it for cause of some industry, usually too. Since, this administration doesn’t conceal the interests they have.

If not, its making trade-wars, empty promises to allies like United Kingdom and so fourth. It is the way this government plays. Instead of acting as a responsible and diplomatic partner. It is instead using all means to conquer. That is not how it works.

Now, the President blames all on China and WHO. That is why he ditches the organization and puts all blame on Chinese government. This is because, he cannot handle or figure out the reasons for why it hit the US so bad. Since, he cannot stomach or see, that his at fault and didn’t do his job. But its easier to pin the WHO.

This shows the lack of leadership. Instead of somebody at the wheel, he blames the wheels, the road and the birds in the sky. Not the driver, even if there is nothing at fault with the car nor the road. The car-crash is eminent, because the driver doesn’t follow the road nor rules. His nearly sleeping at the wheel. The driver is hoping “Jesus is taking the Wheel”, but that will not help here.

Trump and US administration is now dismantling their role in their world. By every single day their relevance gets smaller. That’s because the US is shifting or ditching their part.

When the US does this, the WHO should consider their role in the cure or vaccine for COVID-19. How they should co-operate with the US or even ditch that all together. Since, the US can swim in this sea alone. Now, that the US doesn’t want to work with WHO, they should not expect “Christmas gifts”. Since they are not participating or contributing to the solidarity projects of the world.

The US isn’t leading anymore, its just leaving. Piece by piece, its time to move-on, shall we? Peace.

Somalia: Ambassador Francisco Madeira Statement in the UN security Council Briefing on 21st May 2020 (25.05.2020)