Two siblings arrested ahead of October 1 separatist independence celebration, charged with sponsoring terrorism

By Cynthia Bih Among the many civilians arrested in Bamenda prior to the October 1 independence day commemoration by separatists in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon are two siblings; Tsamoh Koukeng Bermond and Douanla Koukeng Orelien, who are traders at the Bamenda main market, dealing in basic household provisions. They were returning from purchasing their goods in Nigeria when they were arrested in Bali, Mezam division of the North West Region by the military on Friday September 29, 2023. Prior to their arrest, the Senior Divisional Officer for Mezam had issued a release prohibiting gatherings and…