Cameroon: Restrictions Undermining Cameroon Presidential Election, Says UN Rights Chief

Geneva — Growing restrictions on civic and democratic space in Cameroon in the lead-up to the presidential election in October are raising fears about whether voters can freely express their will, the UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk said Tuesday.

He urged the government to take swift action to ensure an environment conducive to free, transparent, inclusive, and genuine elections.

“A safe and enabling human rights environment is essential for peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections. It…