After heated deliberations yesterday April 27, ruling was adjourned for May 24, 2017. The Military Tribunal in Yaounde will on May 24, 2017 rule in favour or against a request of defence lawyers of some 27 alleged perpetrators of violence in the North West and South West Regions, to set free their clients held behind bars since 17 January 2017. In a heated and long court hearing yesterday 27, 2017, the fourth on the matter, a college of defence lawyers put up strong arguments on why they feel the 27 detained should be set free. The State Prosecutor, on his part, acknowledged receipt of the request to liberate the accused but argument ensued on the second request, that concerning other detained. While the defence team and State Prosecutor traded accusations and counter-accusations on the submission or not of the second request, it was however resolved that it be handled before the next hearing.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 29, 2017 06:56 UTC