Cameroon: UN raises alarm at exclusion of President Biya's rival from vote
Cameroonian authorities have barred Maurice Kamto, Biya's fiercest challenger from standing, leading to protests. 92-year-old Biya announced in July that he would seek re-election, ending speculation that he might step aside
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00:00UN officials urged Cameroon to ensure free and transparent elections Tuesday, citing several recent incidents that raised concern about the country's upcoming vote, where President Paul Beer will seek an earth time in office.
00:16In Geneva, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights warned of restrictions on political party activities.
00:22We are today calling on the Government of Cameroon to ensure an environment conducive to a free, transparent, inclusive and genuine vote.
00:34Equal access to participation in electoral processes for all Cameroonians is absolutely essential.
00:43Cameroonian authorities have barred Maurice Campto, Beer's fiercest challenger, from standing, leading to protests.
00:54Several gatherings have been banned amid rising restrictions on the activities of opposition political parties in the lead-up to the vote.
01:04There have also been concerns about the exclusion of some political figures from the race and irregularities in voter registration.
01:15Recently, a live television interview with the political figure was interrupted by security forces.
01:2392-year-old Beer announced in July that he would seek re-election, ending speculation that he might step aside.
01:31The Central African country votes on October 12th.
01:34The Central African country votes on October 12th.
01:35The Central African country votes on October 12th.
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