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January 30, 2019

Cameroon: Security Forces Arrest Opposition Leader, Journalists
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In Cameroon, opposition leader Maurice Kamto was arrested, as the
government cracks down on unrest after last year's disputed presidential
election. Kamto's lawyer said the arrest was due to opposition protests
over the weekend. Security forces reportedly responded to the protests
by firing live bullets. Meanwhile, the Committee to Protect Journalists
is calling for the release of two journalists who were also arrested
while covering an opposition gathering.


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