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    1. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      We found a Facebook profile that links the nickname 'Tchotcho' to a soldier called Cyriaque Bityala. The name Cyriaque Bityala also appears on the government’s list of men now under investigation.pic.twitter.com/gSN6HMlV0W

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    2. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      The BBC also spoke with a former Cameroonian soldier, who asked not to be named. He confirmed that this is ‘Tchotcho’ Cyrique Bityalapic.twitter.com/vBqkD3ZsiD

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    3. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      At the end of the video, we see him again - blindfolding the litte girl he is about to kill. A few seconds later, he draws his weapon and opens fire.pic.twitter.com/YB341xENfA

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    4. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      We identified two other guns used in the killing. One of the was in the hands of this man. We see him here blindfolding the women with the baby just before the shooting starts. Our military source identified him as Barnabas ‘Gonorso'.pic.twitter.com/ofOdRpOwI7

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    5. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      Although we were not able to confirm this identification, a very similar name – Barnabas Donossou – appeared 11 days later in the government’s list of men now under investigation.pic.twitter.com/KNvdDVib6o

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    6. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      The other gun used in the killing is the Zastava M21 we saw earlier. It’s in the hands of a man identified in the video as “Cobra.” Who is Cobra?pic.twitter.com/mvWRoPvBbQ

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    7. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      As the women and children are killed, “Cobra” is the last man still firing into the bodies. A colleague calls out “Tsanga, leave it, they’re dead.” When he keeps firing, they call again: “That’s enough, Tsanga.”pic.twitter.com/qy9tFhwhvS

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    8. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      The name Tsanga also appears on the government’s list of soldiers now under investigation, suggesting that “Cobra” is a nickname for Lance Corporal Tsanga.pic.twitter.com/vVMz2YoJH5

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    9. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      We put these finding to the government of Cameroon, who said that 7 soldiers have been arrested, disarmed, and imprisoned while under investigation.pic.twitter.com/3zwlmMlaxe

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    10. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      The government statement makes clear that all these men enjoy the presumption of innocence, and that they will be given a fair trial.pic.twitter.com/sFWnE4hmio

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      BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

      The two women killed outside Zelevet received no trial at all. No presumption of innocence was extended to the children who died with them.pic.twitter.com/WG7SFjQ9ml

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        2. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

          You can watch #BBCAfricaEye's full report herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G9S-eoLgX4 …

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        3. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

          This investigation was produced by @yaolri @danielsilas @benstrick @effisfor and @emmanuelfreudenthal Thanks to the analysts and journalists who contributed @Sector035 @obretix @y_vdw @JHarris_UK @MFlumf @trbrtc @ilariallegro @samdubberley @bellingcat @amnesty

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        4. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Sep 24

          Correction to these credits: the other producers on this story are @BenDoBrown and @EmmanuelFreuden. Apologies to @benstrick, who had nothing to do with it, for the tag typo.

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        1. Alex michael‏ @Iam_alexmichael Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          This is one of the most brilliant investigative report I have read in recent times. The government may want to deny it but technology has proven them wrong. #BBCAfricaEye

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        1. Success Ayobore‏ @Successkeny Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          This is just but one, there are so many summary executions of unarmed men, women and children still going on in Cameroon right now! @AU @UN @ICJ please come to the aide of these helpless and hapless people, invite Paul Biya for questioning and investigations!

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        2. Shashwat Pandey‏ @shashwatpandey Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          why did they kill the children?? good lord its so horrific what was that child behind mother thinking?? this is really heart breaking, this must not be experienced by anyone in this world, not even animals.

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        3. Rebecca O l US Citizen  🇺🇸‏ @ThatGirl1965 Oct 17
          Replying to @shashwatpandey @BBCAfrica

          My thoughts exactly! That video showed humanity at its absolute lowest.

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        1. Camilo Arjona‏ @camiloken Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica @RitaPanahi

          It sucks when there is no presumption of innocence... anywhere.

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        1. Andrés Mauricio‏ @anmaurdev Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          What a brilliant work over an atrocious crime. @Sherlock221B would be proud.

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        2. Al‏ @s0x Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          Two wrongs don't make a right. This is where the @BBC becomes wholly irresponsible. They are a media organisation, they are not the police, they are not a judiciary, they are not a jury. No matter the crime, justice can only be served by due process. @IonaItalia

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        3. Al‏ @s0x Sep 25
          Replying to @s0x @BBCAfrica and

          What the BBC is engaging in, in this part of the thread, is an attempt at mob justice. It is inexcusable behaviour for a reputable international media organisation. Justice should be served, absolutely. Evidence should be handed to a judiciary, be it local or international.

          2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        4. David Killebrew‏ @PictureDave Sep 26
          Replying to @s0x @BBCAfrica and

          I fully agree that the last comment about due process and presumption of innocence was out of line and uncalled for. While it’s true that the murdered weren’t provided due process, seemingly scoffing at the legal presumption of innocence is haphazard and careless.

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        1. So Block Me‏ @feb12boy Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          Well done #BBCAfricaEye & #bbc great investigation, kudos. Innocence till proven guilty is of course correct in all cases.

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        1. Trading Account‏ @digiboard Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          Remarkable investigative work going on here. Such a tragedy and despicable evil that took place.

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        1. Ashar Husain Kha’n‏ @AsharLapidary Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          What possible harm could the child of that age would have done...it is very disturbing and grieving, I grieve as a human for lives of these innocents take without knowing why they were killed and even the one who shot might have not known why he killed them 😰

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        1. Sarah almond‏ @Sarahalmond15 Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          What is this world coming to innocent people being murdered.. Rip

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        2. thomas w‏ @fennecfoxen Sep 25
          Replying to @BBCAfrica

          @jimmy_wales Is this last statement merely intended to highlight the outrage of these killings, or does the BBC intend to go further and suggest that the men accused herein ought not be entitled to the presumption of innocence in a court of law, either?

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        3. Chesterfield King‏ @CHIMPONAWIRE Sep 25
          Replying to @fennecfoxen @BBCAfrica @jimmy_wales

          Yeah, it’s very out of place.

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