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creation of a national anti-corruption commission, and joined the concerns regarding torture in
prisons. Lastly, it supported that recommendations that Cameroon should prosecute and sanction
those responsible for violence and inhuman and degrading treatment.
398. In a joint statement, Cercle de recherche sur les droits et les devoirs de la personne
humaine and Organisation pour la communication en Afrique et de promotion de la coopération
economique internationale welcomed the decree, signed in 2008, providing for compensation for
the homeless, and requested further information on the time frame for the decree to come into
effect. They also noted the dysfunction of the national commission for human rights and
freedoms and asked the Government to give its assurances on the measures taken in order to
provide the commission with the necessary resources to carry out its missions.
399. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme noted Cameroon’s acceptance
of the recommendations referred to in paragraphs 22 and 23 on judicial reform and the
independence of judges, highlighting the fact that the Cameroonian justice system had a lot of
failings. It reported on the killing of more than 110 people by security forces in February 2008
during demonstrations against the increased cost of living. Clarifications in that regard were
requested from the authorities. It encouraged Cameroon to respect the independence and freedom
of the media and the rights of political parties.
4. Concluding remarks of the State under review
400. The Minister Delegate thanked all speakers for their support and encouragement and
reiterated the commitment of Cameroon to fulfil its obligations, not just as a member of the
international community but also as a member of the Council itself. Concerning a number of
issues that had been raised, Cameroon was in an ongoing process of reform, particularly in the
area of the judiciary, where much had been done but much remained to do. Cameroon believed
that the promotion and protection of human rights were an integral part of its development
process. It was certain that, at the next round, a number of the issues raised would have been
resolved. Cameroon was open at all times to comments from all in terms of what could be done
to improve the human rights situation in the country. The Minister Delegate expressed the
readiness of Cameroon to cooperate with all instances promoting human rights - the
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