Two killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says
Summary
Two people were killed in Cameroon during protests before the election results were announced. Supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma protested against the expected win of longtime leader Paul Biya, claiming the election was unfair. Police used tear gas and arrested protesters, while the government denied the accusations and urged people to wait for official results.Key Facts
- Two people died in Cameroon during protests related to the presidential election.
- Supporters of candidate Issa Tchiroma protested, believing he won over Paul Biya.
- Protests took place in Douala and other cities, with roads blocked and fires set.
- Cameroon's police used tear gas and water cannons on demonstrators.
- Tchiroma claims he has evidence of winning the election; partial results say otherwise.
- Cameroon's government denies election irregularities and calls for calm.
- About 30 politicians and activists supporting Tchiroma were reportedly detained.
- Paul Biya, at 92, is seeking his eighth term as Cameroon's president.
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