Longue Longue Details 2019 Torture by Cameroon Officials in Shocking Interview on TV5

Speaking on October 25, 2024, the artist openly shared details surrounding a video that recently surfaced on social media showing him being subjected to extreme violence in 2019. He claims this was orchestrated by top Cameroonian officials, pointing to Colonel Joël Émile Bamkoui as the mastermind and Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Tabala as the direct supervisor of the incident. The musician stated that the treatment he received was an order from high-ranking officials, allegedly linked to his outspoken support for opposition leader Maurice Kamto following the disputed 2018 presidential election.

Longue Longue’s account highlights the personal and political consequences he has faced since then, including his current inability to return safely to Cameroon. He expressed a strong commitment to continue speaking out for justice, explaining that his decision to release the footage aims to raise awareness and bring justice to what he described as widespread abuse by state forces in Cameroon. He voiced relief in sharing his story, despite the potential personal risks, and called for Cameroon's government to be held accountable under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Conventions Against Torture.

This unfolding situation has galvanized various human rights organizations and civil groups, who are now pressing for a judicial investigation into Longue Longue’s claims and for reform within the Cameroonian government. The country’s Minister of Defense, Joseph Beti Assomo, faces mounting pressure from both international observers and domestic activists calling for greater transparency and adherence to human rights standards.