At least four people died from gunshots during opposition protests in Cameroon's Douala on Sunday. The demonstrations, called by presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma, demanded respect for the October 12 election results. The outcome is set to be announced the following day.
Opposition protests erupted in Cameroon's commercial capital, Douala, on Sunday, resulting in at least four deaths from gunshots, according to the campaign of presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma. Tchiroma, who is challenging long-time leader Paul Biya, organized the demonstrations to press for the integrity of the October 12 presidential vote. The protests occurred just one day before the official election results were due to be announced.
Tchiroma's campaign highlighted the violence as a stark response to the gatherings, emphasizing the need to uphold the vote's outcome. Paul Biya, Cameroon's veteran president, has held power for decades, and the election has drawn international attention amid concerns over fairness and opposition suppression.
The incident underscores tensions surrounding the electoral process in the Central African nation, where opposition voices have long accused the government of irregularities. No immediate official response from authorities was detailed in reports, but the killings have amplified calls for transparency in the result announcement scheduled for Monday.