Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election
Summary
Protests broke out in multiple cities in Cameroon as people awaited the results of a contentious presidential election. Supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary clashed with police, who used tear gas and water cannons. Demonstrators accused the ruling party of trying to "steal the victory" from Bakary, who claimed he won the election.Key Facts
- Protests erupted in Cameroon before the announcement of presidential election results.
- The demonstration involved hundreds of supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
- Police used tear gas and water cannons to control the crowds.
- Demonstrators accused the ruling party, CPDM, of planning to unfairly take victory from Bakary.
- Bakary claimed he won 55% of the vote based on his team's data.
- The constitutional council is the only body allowed to declare official results.
- Authorities temporarily banned gatherings amid the protests.
- Bakary, a former government minister, had previously supported President Paul Biya but broke ties to run against him.
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