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Cameroon post-election unrest: Protesters jailed, others freed

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A political crisis continues to engulf Cameroon just a few weeks after the West African country held its presidential election.

Breakdown
  • Around 30 protesters detained at Yaoundé and Kondegi Central Prison 3s
  • Military court prosecutor released about 30 other detainees 15s
  • Over 1,000 people reportedly remain in detention after election unrest 37s
  • President Paul Biya declared winner with 53 percent of the vote 47s
  • Challenger Issa Chiroma Bakari alleges election fraud 1m 2s