Cameroon’s Archbishop Kleda raises alarm over prison conditions

The Archbishop of Douala has issued a strong warning about the deteriorating state of Cameroon’s prison system, highlighting forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and inhumane treatment of inmates. In a pastoral letter released in late June, His Excellency Archbishop Samuel Kleda expressed deep concerns, particularly regarding the plight of women and minors in detention. His remarks echo the Pope’s recent apostolic visit to Cameroon, where he emphasized the urgent need to restore human dignity within the penitentiary system.