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Cameroon articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for democracy in Cameroon. ​​​According to Freedom House, the dictator is "not required to consult the National Assembly and the Supreme Court works at the president’s request". Regional turmoil also clearly complicates national progress. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Africa.

Cameroon’s Arrested Opposition Leader Kamto Begins Hunger Strike

February 2, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon's Arrested Opposition Leader Begins Hunger Strike

Maurice Kamto and 29 of his imprisoned supporters started a hunger strike a day after being told they will face eight charges amounting to treason.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents

Cameroon’s Main Opposition Leader Kamto Arrested for Protest

January 30, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon's Main Opposition Leader Kamto Arrested for Protest

Cameroonian authorities arrested opposition leader Kamto, after weekend protests that security forces dispersed with live bullets, wounding six people.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Cameroon Police Arrest More Than 100 in Anti-Biya Protests

January 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon Police Arrest More Than 100 in Anti-Biya Protests

Cameroon says its police shot and wounded seven people, arrested 117 in several towns where protests of “electoral hold up” were organized on Saturday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Cameroon Suspends Journalists and Media Outlets

December 25, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon Suspends Journalists and Media Outlets

Cameroon has suspended 16 journalists and seven news outlets for periods ranging from one month to six months for what it calls media offenses.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech

Cameroon Frees English Speakers Accused of Separatist Activity

December 20, 2018 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Cameroon Frees English Speakers Accused of Separatist Activity

More than 100 people in Cameroon, who had been arrested for attempting to create an English-speaking state, were freed Friday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

Freed Cameroonians Ask for Release of Separatist Leaders

December 17, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Freed Cameroonians Ask for Release of Separatist Leaders

Barely 24 hours after being released from detention centers, the people have asked president Biya to release their leader if he wants peace in the country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents

Roving Cinema Plays Public Service Role in Central Africa

December 14, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Roving Cinema Central Africa

Some 200 villagers avidly take in an evening of films thanks to a travelling cinema team with the dual goal of entertaining and enlightening.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Political Artwork

Duo Seeks Peace Through Song In Cameroon

December 4, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Cameroon, Duo Seeks Peace Through Song

Two musicians are traveling through the volatile English-speaking regions of Cameroon in hopes of ending a war that has killed more than 1,000 people.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Political Artwork

Cameroon’s Disabled Hold Peace Rallies in Cities Across Country

November 22, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon's Disabled Hold Peace Rallies in Cities Across Country

Cameroon disabled hold peace rallies in cities across country after clashes between the military and armed separatists killed several handicapped people.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Disability and Democracy

Popular Cameroon Journalist Jailed Amid Anglophone Unrest

November 9, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon Journalist Jailed In Anglophone Unrest

Mimi Mefo of Cameroon’s restive Anglophone region remains in jail after she was arrested and charged with propagating false information and terrorism.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech

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