If found guilty, Mr Kamto, who was arrested on Monday, could face a prison term of five years to life, the BBC's Killian Ngala Chimtom reports. The Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) leader lost to long-time ruler Paul Biya in last year's presidential poll. Mr Kamto, who was detained in Doula along with 200 other protesters, could face further charges, including those of holding illegal gatherings and disturbing the peace. "The government clampdown will not frighten anybody," Mr Ndong added. Mr Kamto was his nearest challenger, gaining only 14.2 percent of the vote.

Source: Daily Nation February 01, 2019 03:22 UTC