Internet blackout deepens tensions after disputed election in Cameroon
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Digital rights advocates warn that the internet blackout could restrict access to information and hinder communication during a volatile period. Businesses, journalists, and civil society groups have also reported difficulties operating online.
Breakdown
- Internet connectivity across Cameroon has been severely disrupted following a disputed election.
- The outage began after the Constitutional Council confirmed President Paul Biya's re-election. 20s
- Protests and allegations of irregularities have emerged from opposition parties. 34s
- Security forces have been deployed amid reports of unrest, especially in the north. 43s
- Digital rights advocates warn the blackout could restrict access to information during this volatile period. 50s