Kondengui prison in Yaoundé represents the dark side of Cameroon’s political landscape, where thousands have faced detention and torture under Paul Biya's rule. The anti-terrorism law of 2014 has significantly eroded legal protections for civilians, allowing prolonged detention without trial. Inmates, including political dissidents like Maurice Kamto, experience harsh conditions and lack basic procedural guarantees. Despite the oppressive regime's tactics, symbols of hope and resilience exist within the prison environment, contrasting the bleak reality of political repression in the country.
‘This regime believes that the [Kondengui] prison can fix everything,' Maurice Kamto wrote during his detention, emphasizing the regime’s failed attempts to suppress dissent through imprisonment.
Thousands have been detained and tortured at Kondengui, a reflection of Paul Biya's long-standing authoritarian rule in Cameroon, specifically targeting dissenters since 2014.
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