Rights Organization Exposes Violations Against Cameroonian Deportees Under Secret U.S. Agreement
Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate release of migrants detained in Cameroon, stressing the need to protect them from violations and halt forced returns to their countries of origin within the context of a secret agreement with the United States.
Urgent Demands of the Organization
Release of Detainees
The international organization called for the release of all migrants detained in Cameroonian detention centers, affirming that their detention conditions do not meet international humanitarian standards.
Providing Legal Protection
The organization demanded ensuring the protection of deportees’ basic rights, emphasizing the importance of preventing any forced return that might expose them to danger in their countries of origin.
Reported Violations
Violations During Deportation
Investigations revealed that deportees were subjected to systematic violations during deportation processes, including mistreatment and deprivation of basic legal guarantees.
Inhumane Detention Conditions
The organization documented detention conditions that do not respect the human dignity of migrants, including severe overcrowding and lack of healthcare and basic services.
Controversial American Role
Secret Deportation Agreement
The organization pointed to the existence of a secret agreement between Washington and Yaoundé, believed to allow the deportation of migrants to Cameroon without adequate guarantees for their protection.
Shared Responsibility
The organization held U.S. authorities as partners in responsibility for these violations, affirming that any cooperation in deportation must respect international standards for refugee protection.
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