When 'Military Detention' Becomes a Euphemism for Death
Anicet Ekane's death, described by Al Jazeera as sparking "accusations of medical neglect," is parsed carefully. What's omitted? The consistent U.S. financial and military support underpinning such regimes. In 2023, the U.S. provided over $7 million in security assistance to Cameroon, including military training. This isn't just about "medical neglect"; it's about the playbook of authoritarian
states, often propped up by Western interests: jail the opposition, neglect their health, and then express 'concern' when they die. One might wonder why the US State Department issues stern condemnations for political prisoners in adversarial nations, yet offers quiet 'concerns' when deaths occur in 'friendly' states receiving US taxpayer dollars. Is a 'post-election crisis' truly a crisis if it's
funded by Washington? Perhaps the death of an opposition leader is just the unfortunate cost of doing 'stable' business.