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An increase in killings of women in Cameroon spurs protests and demands for better laws
The government is drafting a law to make femicide a separate crime as nearly 70 women were killed in gender-related attacks this year, officials said.
- The Cameroonian government is drafting a new bill to establish femicide as a standalone criminal offense while strengthening protections against gender-based violence. The proposed law is expected to be submitted to parliament in November.
- Femicide cases have reached a "cruel" and "alarming" proportion, Women's Affairs Minister Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa recently told the state broadcaster. Nearly 70 women were killed in Cameroon this year for gender-related reasons, up from 67 in 2024.
- Geraldine Achiah, an elementary school teacher, died in September barely two months after marrying. Hospital records noted she had "several bruises on her face and lips" before her death; her husband Manfred Amambua denies the charges.
- Activists argue that limited laws and a poor judicial system contribute to the crisis, as cases often face intimidation, corruption, and procedural mistakes. Rights groups emphasize systemic barriers and victim support must also be addressed.
- Anti-Femicide protests have been held in major cities including Douala and Yaounde, with thousands demanding urgent government action. The rising tide of public pressure underscores broad support for legislative reform ahead of the November submission.
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An increase in killings of women in Cameroon spurs protests and demands for better laws
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