Cameroon Security Forces Allegedly Kill 48 in Election Protests

Cameroon security forces killed 48 in election protests, UN sources say

DAKAR - Cameroon's security forces killed 48 civilians as they responded to protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, the world's oldest ruler, according to data shared with Reuters on Tuesday by two U.N. sources. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Cameroon security forces allegedly kill 48 in election protests

A government spokesperson did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment on Tuesday.

Cameroon: UN Says 48 Killed By Security Forces In Post-Election Protests

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians as they responded to protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest ruler, according to data shared with Reuters on Tuesday by two The majority of the victims were killed by live rounds although several died from wounds sustained when they were beaten with batons and sticks, Reuters quoted two U.N. sources as saying. Biya, 92 world oldest rulers is…

Cameroon: Excessive use of force must stop amid post-election protests

Geneva - Yaoundé, The OMCT SOS Torture Litigators' Group in Africa, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the International Federation of ACATs (FIACAT) and its partners express their deep concern over credible reports of killings, injuries, and arbitrary arrests following protests that have erupted since 26 October 2025 in response to the announcement of Cameroon's presidential election results. These incidents occur against a l…