Four individuals have lost their lives during clashes in Cameroon, occurring prior to the announcement of election results from the October 12 vote. Supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma confronted security forces during a rally that took place on Sunday, despite an official prohibition on gatherings. Tchiroma has claimed victory, asserting he garnered 54.8 percent of the votes, while analysts largely anticipate that incumbent President Paul Biya, who has held power for 43 years, will be announced as the winner of an eighth term. In Douala, the country’s largest city, the regional governor reported assaults on a gendarmerie brigade and police stations, resulting in injuries among security personnel. Police utilized tear gas to disperse crowds in Tchiroma’s stronghold of Garoua, where demonstrators displayed flags and chanted slogans against Biya. Amid rising tensions, significant disruptions to internet access have been documented, raising concerns about limited coverage of the ongoing situation. Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji warned that the protests are fostering a potential security crisis and may constitute an insurrectionist initiative.
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