Dozens protest outside Cameroonian embassy in London amid ongoing unrest

Protesters gathered outside the embassy on 13 August, as tensions continue to rise in Cameroon over perceived marginalisation in the English-speaking regions of the country. Lawyers, teachers and students in the Southwest and Northwest provinces have been striking since October 2016 over the issue. The Cameroonian government has come under criticism for its handling of the protests, with dozens arrested and fears that some people may have been killed during rallies.

Global Risk international

August 14, 2017 18:59 IST

Dozens protest outside Cameroonian embassy in London amid ongoing unrest

Protesters gathered outside the embassy on 13 August, as tensions continue to rise in Cameroon over perceived marginalisation in the English-speaking regions of the country. Lawyers, teachers and students in the Southwest and Northwest provinces have been striking since October 2016 over the issue. The Cameroonian government has come under criticism for its handling of the protests, with dozens arrested and fears that some people may have been killed during rallies.