In September 2024, a man in his 50s was arrested in Norway and initially charged with incitement to commit crimes against humanity. However, the charges have now been significantly expanded to include war crimes. The Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) believes that the detainee played a central role in an ongoing armed conflict in Cameroon, highlighting Norway's international responsibility to ensure it does not harbor individuals committing severe violations of human rights and war crimes.

Anette Berger, a police prosecutor at Kripos, noted that this marks the first time a person in Norway has been charged with incitement to commit crimes against humanity and war crimes. The expanded charges now include attempts at murder and deprivation of liberty, underscoring the gravity of the allegations. Kripos alleges that the accused has committed serious crimes against the civilian population in Cameroon, putting the focus on the impact of international conflicts reaching into domestic legal frameworks in Norway.

The investigation is ongoing, and there are several more investigative steps to be taken. The developments of this case may set a precedent for how Norway approaches similar cases in the future, reflecting an evolving understanding of and response to international humanitarian law and the obligations of states in prosecuting such crimes.