Cameroon’s UDC condemns alleged police brutality against activist Jacques Bertrand Mang
The Union Démocratique du Cameroun (UDC), led by its president Patricia Tomaino Ndam Njoya, has strongly denounced reports of torture and inhumane treatment allegedly inflicted on political activist Jacques Bertrand Mang. The party stresses that such practices, if confirmed, would represent a grave violation of fundamental rights and constitutional principles in Cameroon.
In an official statement, the UDC emphasizes that no form of civic engagement or disagreement can justify the use of torture, violence, or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. The party urges authorities to fully investigate the allegations to protect Mang’s physical and moral integrity and ensure his rights are upheld without exception.
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Jacques Bertrand Mang, known for his outspoken stance on social injustices, everyday hardships faced by Cameroonians, and governance issues, has once again drawn attention to his case. Reports indicate he was subjected to alleged torture and ill-treatment at a police station in Douala on June 30, 2026. During a live Facebook broadcast, Mang pleaded with officers to release him, but they reportedly refused, insisting he could not leave in an agitated state. Despite his repeated attempts, he was prevented from exiting the facility until a supervisor arrived.
The activist has previously faced detention and involuntary psychiatric confinement for his declarations. Legal complaints have been filed against him by authorities due to his public statements and confrontational videos targeting police, gendarmerie, customs, municipal police, as well as political leaders and celebrities. Recent accounts suggest he remains in police custody.
