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Cameroon Detains Opposition Figures as Protests Escalate Before Election Results

Officials describe the arrests as a response to an “insurrectional movement” ahead of the Constitutional Council’s announcement.

Overview

  • Tchiroma’s campaign says about 30 politicians and activists have been detained, including MANIDEM leader Anicet Ekane and Union for Change figure Djeukam Tchameni.
  • Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji confirmed arrests linked to what he called an insurrectional movement, without naming detainees or giving a total.
  • Hundreds of supporters blocked roads in Douala and other cities as police used teargas and water cannon; Reuters reporters saw at least four protesters detained.
  • Issa Tchiroma has declared victory, called nationwide protests for 1400 GMT on Sunday, and rejected any other outcome as the government urges people to await results.
  • Local media’s partial tallies indicate President Paul Biya, 92, is on course to win, with the Constitutional Council slated to announce the official result on Monday.