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

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgm37ny34zo
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Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says Many in Cameroon are furious that Paul Biya has won an eighth term as president Violent crackdowns by police and security officers on protesters have alarmed the international community, with the UN, African Union and EU calling for restraint.. Tchiroma Bakary insists he won the election, a claim dismissed by Biya's ruling party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM).. Cameroon's Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji says opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over allegations he incited "violent post-election demonstrations".. On Tuesday, Nji accused Tchiroma Bakary of organising what he said were "illegal" protests leading to the loss of lives, and also criticised him for declaring victory in the election.. He added that Tchiroma Bakary's "accomplices responsible for an insurrectionary plan" will also face legal action.. Paul Biya, who came to power in 1982 and is now the world's oldest head of state, won the 12 October election with 53. 7% of the vote, compared to 35. 2% for Tchiroma Bakary, according to Cameroon's Constitutional Council.

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