Cameroon denies rights violations

YAOUNDE: Cameroon’s ministry of external relations on Friday denied allegations that its army is using US military assistance to carry out human rights violations.

“Cameroon strongly denies accusations that US military assistance has been used to commit human rights violations. While we have acknowledged instances of human rights violations, they have been investigated and prosecuted through proper judicial channels,” the ministry said in a statement.

The statement came after the US announced on Wednesday that it has decided to cut defence assistance to the country due to concern over alleged human rights abuses.

The ministry said the US was

“an important” security partner for Cameroon and warned that any termination of the co-operation could have “serious implications for Central Africa”.