Cameroon bishop raises alarm over prison conditions

Aerial view of Yaoundé, political capital of Cameroon

Cameroon’s Archbishop Kleda highlights harsh prison conditions

The Archbishop of Douala has raised serious concerns about the plight of detainees in Cameroon, citing enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and inhumane detention conditions. In a pastoral letter published in late June, Archbishop Kleda also expressed deep concern for vulnerable groups such as women and minors. Echoing Pope Leo XIV’s call during his apostolic visit to Cameroon, he urged authorities to prioritize human dignity within the prison system.