Deadly violence mars watershed elections in Cameroonfrom ROSY SADOU in Yaoundé, CameroonYAOUNDE, (CAJ News) – ONGOING attacks by the Boko Haram and violence in the English speaking regions of Cameroon have raised fears of bloodshed when the country holds elections on Sunday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said upcoming elections were worsening tensions. President Paul Biya, the world’s second-longest serving president, in power since 1982, is seeking re-election. The International Crisis Group has also warned Cameroon’s Anglophone separatists and security forces had stepped up attacks and violence could rise around the presidential vote. Meanwhile, the Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed security forces, convoys and bases in the Far North Cameroon ahead of elections.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 04, 2018 04:52 UTC