human rights defender

Abdu Karim Ali

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Organization affiliation

  • Centre de recherche pour la paix (CRP)

HRD's year of birth

1981

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • NGO member
  • Social and community leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights
  • Defenders living in remote areas

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

In prison (sentenced)

HRD's bio and work

(AI translated) Human rights defender. He conducted numerous trainings on peace and security in Cameroon and abroad while heading the Center for Research on Peace (CRP). Since the beginning of the crisis in the English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon, he has spoken out in favor of peace and respect for human rights.

Detained since

Aug 11, 2022

Charge(s)

  • Terrorism

Sentence

(AI translated) Sentenced on May 15, 2025, to life in prison

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa

Location of detention - City/Town

Yaoundé Cameroun

Location of detention - Facility

Kodengui Cameroun


Alternative mailing address

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment

Recent case update / evolution

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