Cameroon opposition party denounces 'De facto House Arrest'

The leader of the Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC) party, Maurice Kamto is demanding an explanation from the Cameroonian government in an interview on Monday, for what he perceives to be a de facto house arrest in light of deployed law enforcement patrolling his residence day and night.

This comes after demonstrations by his party last Tuesday against the regime of Paul Biya.

Kamto claims ignorance of his supposed charges as he has only been allowed to meet with some of his lawyers.

Although, a spokesperson for the Cameroonian government issued a statement Friday vowing to hold the organisers of last week’s rally accountable for their actions before the courts — with the MRC “being subject to special attention.”

According to reliable sources, the Cameroonian government has decided to launch an "assault" on my residence where I have been held hostage since the 20 September 2020 by security forces equipped with an arsenal worthy of theatres of war.1/2 https://t.co/xG1XdrU9iz

— Maurice Kamto (@KamtoOfficiel) September 28, 2020

Our time has undoubtedly come to confront once again the state violence of an outdated regime. Arbitrariness and barbarism cannot overcome the determination of the Cameroonian people to free themselves from tyranny. 2/2

— Maurice Kamto (@KamtoOfficiel) September 28, 2020