Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete October 29, 2025 at 03:34 AM

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Cameroon's Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji announced that opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action for allegedly inciting post-election violence following President Paul Biya's victory on October 12th. Four protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces since the election, which saw Biya win his eighth consecutive term at age 92. Tchiroma Bakary claims he won the election but lacks support from the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement. The UN, African Union, and EU have called for restraint amid violent crackdowns on protesters. An investigation into pre- and post-election violence is planned, with some protests continuing in Douala and Garoua despite Nji’s claim that nationwide control has been restored.

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