Cameroon
Practice Relating to Rule 65. Perfidy
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) states: “Perfidy is condemned … by the Law of War.”
The manual describes perfidy as “claiming an international protection with an intent to betray the enemy”.
The manual also provides the same definition of perfidy as that contained in Article 37(1) of the 1977 Additional Protocol I.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) provides that “perfidy is … prohibited by the law of armed conflict”.
The manual adds:
Acts inviting the confidence of an adversary to lead him to believe that he is entitled to, or is obliged to accord, protection under the rules of international law applicable in armed conflict, with intent to betray that confidence, shall constitute perfidy.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) states that it is prohibited “to kill, wound or capture an adversary by resort to perfidy”.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) states that it is prohibited to “kill, wound or capture an adversary by resort to perfidy”.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) provides that “feigning incapacitation by wounds or sickness” is an example of perfidy.

Likewise, “feigning being
hors de combat” is qualified as an act of perfidy.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) lists “feigning being
hors de combat” as an “act of perfidy”.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) provides that “feigning to surrender” is an example of perfidy.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) lists “feigning to surrender” as an “act of perfidy”.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) states that “feigning to negotiate under the flag of parlementaires” is a perfidious act.

Furthermore, the manual states that “abuse of the flag of parlementaires to surprise the enemy” is also an act of perfidy.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) states that “the abuse of the flag of truce to surprise the enemy” constitutes an “act of perfidy”.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) states that “using the emblems of the Red Cross or Red Crescent to transport personnel or material intended for the war effort” is considered a perfidious act.
According to the manual, “abuse of the signs of the red cross or red crescent” is also a perfidious act.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) states that “the abuse of the signs of the Red Cross, Red Crescent or Red Crystal” constitutes an “act of perfidy”.
The manual further states that “using the emblems of the Red Ross, Red Crescent or Red Crystal to transport personnel or material designated for the war effort” is an act of perfidy.
The manual also states:
The perfidious use of the following signs and signals constitutes a grave breach [of IHL]:
a) Distinctive signs indicating specially protected persons or objects
b) Other protective signs that are recognized by the law of armed conflict
c) Distinctive signs used for the identification of the medical service and civil defence.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) provides that “feigning having a protected status by using signs, emblems or uniforms of the United Nations” is an example of perfidy.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) states that “feigning having protected status by using the signs, emblems or uniforms of the United Nations” constitutes an “act of perfidy”.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) states that “feigning civilian or non-combatant status” is an example of perfidy.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) lists “feigning the status of a civilian or non-combatant” as an “act of perfidy”.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) notes that “feigning to have a protected status by using signs, emblems or uniforms … of neutral States or States not parties to the conflict” is an example of perfidy.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) states that “feigning having protected status by using the signs, emblems or uniforms of … neutral States or other States not parties to the conflict” constitutes an act of perfidy.