Saturday, August 31, 2019

Why is this case in a military court?

The Cameroon Court of Appeal in Yaoundé has rejected a challenge to the jurisdiction of a military court over civilians. Details here. Former minister Maurice Kamto is charged with hostility to the fatherland.

Human rights jurisprudence strongly disfavors the trial of civilians by military courts.
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