Hundreds of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma accuse Paul Biya gov't of seeking to rig vote.
Hundreds of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma accuse President Paul Biya’s government of seeking to rig the vote.
By Al Jazeera and News Agencies
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At least two people have been killed by gunfire in Cameroon, as protesters rallied a day before the announcement of presidential election results, the opposition campaign has said.
Tensions escalate in Cameroon as two protesters are shot dead amid opposition rallies demanding credible election results.
Wave of unrest as polling suggests victory in presidential race for 92-year-old incumbent Paul Buya
An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.
The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.
Paul Biya, world's oldest leader at 92, has won eighth term as president. Opposition supporters say election was stolen.
Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary's declaration is illegal.
