Cameroonian social media activist Ramon Cotta, accused of terrorism and insulting the head of state, resurfaces in military custody after allegedly being tortured.

Cameroonian social media activist Ramon Cotta, known for TikTok videos criticizing authorities, resurfaced in military custody in Yaoundé after being forcibly disappeared and allegedly tortured. Human Rights Watch calls for Cotta's immediate release, access to medical care, and investigation into his torture. Charged with terrorism, insurrection, and insulting the head of state, Cotta's case highlights Cameroon's crackdown on opposition and free speech ahead of 2025 elections.

August 27, 2024
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