HE WAS 11 YEARS OLD WHEN HE JOINED THE MAQUIS. HE WOULD LOSE AN ARM AND THEN SUFFER TORTURE

Author: camer.bePublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Cameroon

Society & Lifestyle

HE WAS 11 YEARS OLD WHEN HE JOINED THE MAQUIS. HE WOULD LOSE AN ARM AND THEN SUFFER TORTURE

A young man joined the maquis at the age of 11, where he lost an arm and suffered torture. His testimony highlights the horrors faced by those who engage in armed conflicts. This account raises questions about the consequences of war on children and youth in conflict zones.

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