2024-04-30 16:12:35
The Special Criminal Court (CPS) of the Central African Republic (CAR) issued an international arrest warrant against former President François Bozizé this Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Cameroon, a neighboring and ally country, expresses its solidarity with the CAR in this quest for justice.
Crimes against humanity at the origin of the mandate
According to the SPC press release, François Bozizé is accused of crimes against humanity committed between February 2009 and March 2023. Despicable acts were allegedly committed by his presidential guard and other security services in the civil prison and the prison. military training of Bossembélé. Murders, forced disappearances, serious deprivations of liberty… The charges are damning.
Cameroon calls for international cooperation
Faced with these shocking revelations, Cameroon calls on all countries, in particular Guinea-Bissau where François Bozizé is currently located, to cooperate fully with the SPC. “It is imperative that justice be done. No crime against humanity must go unpunished.”declared a source close to the Cameroonian presidency to 237online.com.
Three alleged accomplices already incarcerated
The CPS information unit recalled that three people, considered to be accomplices of François Bozizé, are already in pre-trial detention: Eugène Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Junior Firmin Danboy. Their trial should shed additional light on the ex-president’s involvement.
The long road to peace in the Central African Republic
Since its independence in 1960, the Central African Republic has experienced chronic political instability, with multiple coups and armed conflicts. The issuance of this arrest warrant constitutes an important step towards the reconstruction of the country. As a political analyst pointed out at 237online.com, “to turn the page on violence, the Central African Republic must confront the demons of its past. It is a sine qua non condition for building a peaceful future.”
Cameroon, as a regional power, intends to play a key role in this process. Our country will continue to support its Central African neighbor, diplomatically and on the ground, to help it find the path to stability and development. Because peace in the CAR is essential for the security and prosperity of all of Central Africa.