Cameroon
Practice relating to Rule 66. Non-Hostile Contacts between the Parties to the Conflict
Cameroon’s Disciplinary Regulations (1975) states that it is prohibited for a combatant “to enter in contact with the enemy”.
Cameroon’s Disciplinary Regulations (2007) states:
Article 28: Duties of the combatant
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It is absolutely prohibited for him:
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- to enter in contact with the enemy or to surrender to the enemy while he has the means to fight.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (1992) mentions “the flag of parlementaires or white flag for temporary suspension of combat”.
The white flag is defined in the manual as the flag of parlementaires and the flag of surrendering combatants.
Cameroon’s Instructor’s Manual (2006) states that during naval operations, “bombardment must cease if there is a manifest intention of the adversary … to negotiate. This will be the case if the latter raises the white flag.”
Cameroon’s Disciplinary Regulations (2007) states:
Article 32: Prohibitions
It is prohibited to soldiers in combat:
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- to use improperly the flag of parlementaires, the national flag of the enemy, as well as the distinctive insignia recognized by international conventions.
Cameroon’s Disciplinary Regulations (1975) states: “Any person who advances without weapons and displaying the white flag shall be considered as a parlementaire.”
Cameroon’s Disciplinary Regulations (2007) states:
Article 30: Definition
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Any person who advances without weapons and displaying the white flag shall be considered a parlementaire; he enjoys an absolute immunity and it is prohibited to attack him or retain him prisoner.