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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCameroon: \u2018Don\u2019t come with people like that. Don\u2019t bring them here\u2019, said morgue staff
\nMemorial for Doloresse on Instagram
\nHuman rights activists in Cameroon expressed outrage over last month\u2019s murder of prominent Cameroonian trans woman Dolores (also known as Doloresse) and urged police to bring her killers to justice.
\nThey detailed the degrading treatment that Dolores suffered both before and after her death.
\nIn examining videos taken before and after the murder, they found not only that Dolores was taunted and abused before she was killed but also that public employees insulted her when her body arrived at the morgue.
\nThe statement below, translated from French, was issued by the UNITY Platform, a coalition of Cameronian human right groups, and RITAC (the Independent Trans Network o( Central Africa).
\nIn addition, a statement in English from the U.S.-based African Human Rights Coalition called her \u201ca symbol of resilience, visibility, and resistance in the face of relentless violence and marginalization. Her courage in living openly in an environment that punishes identity inspired countless others and helped inspire a generation of LGBTQI+ advocates and community members.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outrage and demand for justice after the murder of transgender woman Dolores, officially Singa Kime Douglas, in Yaound\u00e9, and allegations of degrading treatment of her body.
\nRITAC and the UNITY Platform express their deep concern following the brutal homicide of transgender woman Dolores, which occurred on May 12, 2026, in the Emombo neighborhood of Yaound\u00e9, following an altercation whose initial circumstances were documented by video recordings that have come into our possession.
\nLess than 24 hours after the tragedy, another video relating to the dishonorable treatment of the victim\u2019s body was released on May 13, 2026. This video has been reviewed by our team.
\nI. ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE VIDEOS
\nThe elements identified during the analysis of the various video sequences now available tend to raise serious concerns regarding transphobic behavior, targeted physical violence, and degrading treatment based on the victim\u2019s gender identity.
\nSpecifically:
\nThe start of the attack in a public space: The videos showing the beginning of the altercation formally establish the initial context that led to the tragedy. The footage taken inside the facility shows the victim being targeted, subjected to direct physical violence (blows and shoving), as well as humiliation and forced undressing by several individuals.
\nThis sequence highlights a pattern of lynching and relentless harassment that appears directly linked to the victim\u2019s gender expression.
\nThe video shows scenes involving the victim\u2019s body in a space presented as a neutral corridor, not formally identified as a medical or technical area, where people occasionally circulate.
\nAccording to the information we have, the body was transported to the morgue of the Central Hospital of Yaound\u00e9 after being extracted from the scene of the crime.
\nThe images show the manipulation of the body as well as the unveiling of the deceased\u2019s bodily intimacy in conditions that appear exposed and unprotected.
\nAudible statements attributed to staff members include,\u00a0among other things:
\n\u201cDon\u2019t come with people like that anymore. Don\u2019t bring them here.\u201d
\n\u201cThat\u2019s not a woman\u2019s body, Commissioner, it\u2019s a man dressed as a\u00a0woman. And it\u2019s here, at the hospital, that we came to discover this.\u201d
\n\u201cI\u2019m going to see everything in Yaound\u00e9.\u201d
\nThese statements are reproduced exactly as heard in the video under review.
\nII. HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS
\nIf the observed facts are confirmed, they would constitute serious violations of\u00a0human dignity, the respect due to the deceased, and the memory of the\u00a0victim. No gender identity can justify, whether the person is living or\u00a0deceased, acts of humiliation or violence against them.
\nThese events also raise concerns regarding compliance with the professional, ethical, and code-of-conduct obligations applicable to staff involved in the handling of the deceased.
\nRITAC and the UNITY Platform further express their concern regarding the overall context of stigmatization that may surround the victim due to her gender identity, and call for an investigation free from any form of bias.
\nIII. APPEAL TO COMPETENT AUTHORITIES
\nRITAC and the UNITY Platform call upon the competent Cameroonian authorities to take without delay all necessary measures to shed light on the reported facts and establish responsibility.
\nIt is therefore recommended that:
\nThe Public Prosecutor at the Yaound\u00e9 High Court:\u00a0open an investigation into the homicide of Dolores, with a view to identifying, arresting, and prosecuting the alleged perpetrators as well as any person involved in the mistreatment of the body, so that they may be brought to justice in accordance, in particular, with Article 283 of the Penal Code concerning failure to provide assistance.
\nThe judicial police services: collect, preserve, and secure the evidence, as well as analyze the available witness statements and videos.
\nThe Ministry of Public Health (MINSANTE): open an administrative inquiry into the conditions under which the body was handled and assess any potential responsibilities.
\nThe Management of Yaound\u00e9 Central Hospital:\u00a0 conduct an internal investigation into the facts and the implementation of appropriate measures in accordance with the obligations of dignity and respect for the deceased; the immediate strengthening of protocols relating tothe management of remains and respect for human dignity.
\nThe Human Rights Commission of Cameroon (CDHC):\u00a0 Complete an independent assessment of the allegations and the formulation of public recommendations for the prevention of violations of human dignity.
\nRITAC and the UNITY Platform encourage the institutions concerned to act with diligently, impartially, and transparently, in strict compliance with their respective competencies.
\nIV. LEGAL AND NORMATIVE BASIS
\nThe reported facts may fall under the following legal instruments:
\nConstitution of Cameroon: right to life, protection of human dignity and prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment, as well as guarantee of fundamental human rights;
\n See Also<\/p>\n
Cameroonian Penal Code: offenses relating to attacks on life, attacks on the physical and moral integrity of persons, as well as offenses including:<\/p>\n
Violation of tombs and corpses (Article 274);
\nMurder (Article 275);
\nAssassination (Article 276).<\/p>\n
African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights:<\/p>\n
Article 4: inviolability of the human person and right to life;
\nArticle 5: respect for the inherent dignity of the human person and prohibition of any form of exploitation or degrading treatment.<\/p>\n
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights:<\/p>\n
Article 6: Inherent right to life, protected by law, and prohibition of arbitrary deprivation of life;
\nArticle 7: Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment;
\nArticle 17: Protection against arbitrary or unlawful interference with private and family life and dignity;<\/p>\n
V. FINAL NOTE
\nRITAC and the UNITY Platform reiterate that the information contained in this press release is published for documentation and advocacy purposes regarding human rights, subject to the conclusions of ongoing or future judicial and administrative investigations;
\nThis tragedy occurs within a context of increasing insecurity and stigmatization\u00a0towards gender minorities. Indifference or silence in the face of such acts could\u00a0be considered a form of tacit complicity, potentially jeopardizing\u00a0social cohesion and living together peacefully.
\nRITAC and the UNITY Platform extend their deepest condolences to the\u00a0family and loved ones of Dolores and remain fully committed to ensuring that justice\u00a0is served.
\nRITAC and the UNITY Platform remain available to cooperate with the relevant\u00a0authorities, as needed.
\nBeyond the pain of this loss, RITAC and the UNITY Platform call upon our\u00a0collective conscience to uphold the fundamental principles of human rights,\u00a0the right to life, and the dignity of every citizen in Cameroon. These fundamental values\u00a0remain guaranteed by national, regional,\u00a0and international legal instruments to which Cameroon is a party, including the Preamble to the\u00a0Cameroonian Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights, and\u00a0the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
\nThis online outpouring of grief and protest over the murder of Deloresse states (in French) \u201cYaound\u00e9 in mourning. A sister assassinated. A life cut short by hatred. Never again! To her memory, to those we have lost, to those who still fight, we will not forget, we will no longer be quiet. Stop the hatred. Stop the murders. Stop the impunity. Her only crime: being herself.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nStatement by the African Human Rights Coalition
\nWe extend our deepest condolences to our colleagues, friends, and chosen family in Cameroon as they mourn the devastating loss of Doloresse, a courageous transgender pioneer whose life and legacy will not be forgotten.
\nDoloresse was a symbol of resilience, visibility, and resistance in the face of relentless violence and marginalization. Her courage in living openly in an environment that punishes identity inspired countless others and helped inspire a generation of LGBTQI+ advocates and community members.
\nWe unequivocally condemn this brutal killing. Doloresse\u2019s murder is not an isolated act of violence; it exists within a broader environment in which LGBTQI+ individuals are systematically targeted, dehumanized, and left unprotected. Laws criminalizing same-sex conduct and gender expression serve as a catalyst for brutality, legitimizing violence and emboldening perpetrators.
\nThe persistence of impunity further entrenches this injustice. When violence against LGBTQI+ individuals is not properly investigated or prosecuted, it sends a clear and dangerous message that such acts are tolerated. This climate of impunity enables continued abuse by both state and non-state actors.
\nWe call on the Cameroonian government to immediately and thoroughly investigate the murder of Doloresse, to hold those responsible accountable, and to take concrete steps to ensure the protection of LGBTQI+ individuals. Justice must not be delayed, and it must not be denied.
\nWe stand in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community in Cameroon. We honor Doloresse\u2019s life, her courage, and her enduring impact. Her legacy compels us to continue the fight for dignity, safety, and human rights for all.
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