Longue Longue Exposes Human Rights Abuses in Cameroon
Cameroonian musician Longue Longue has bravely opened up about a traumatic chapter in his life, sharing a deeply moving video that recounts his experience of torture at the hands of state security forces during an unlawful arrest in 2019 . Released on October 23, 2024 , the video takes us through the harrowing details of his time in detention at the Sawa Hotel in Douala. Longue Longue's suffering stemmed from his outspoken belief that Maurice Kamto was the rightful winner of the 2018 presidential election —a stance that came at a devastating personal cost. Longue Longue's story is not merely an isolated incident; it shines a light on a heart-wrenching pattern of human rights violations faced by many in Cameroon. Countless journalists and activists have found themselves in similar positions, enduring illegal arrests and horrific treatment. Tragically, for some, this brutal reality has led to loss of life. The silence from the government reg...