Information on the state of siege decreed by President Biya after the October 1992 elections in the northern part of the country and on the current situation [CMR13264]

According to reports by Reuters, riots followed the October 1992 election of President Biya in several parts of the country (23 Oct. 1993). Rioters burned down the homes of the prime minister and other prominent figures of the ruling party (Ibid.). The same source reported confrontations between the people and the police and quoted one witness who said that there was "insecurity everywhere" (Ibid.). In the western regions there were reports of roadblocks and protest marches (Ibid.). Only in the southern districts, which are dominated by the president's tribal kinsmen, were there reports of celebrations (Ibid.).

According to Africa Research Bulletin, the state of emergency which was imposed on 27 October 1992 was lifted on 29 December 1992 (1-31 Dec. 1992).

Additional or corroborating information is currently unavailable to the DIRB in Ottawa.

Reference

Africa Research Bulletin: Political Series [London]. 1-31 December 1992. Vol. 29, No. 12. "Cameroon: North-West Province Emergency Lifted."

Reuters. 23 October 1992. AM Cycle. "Riots in Cameroon After President Biya Re-elected." (NEXIS)

Attachment

Africa Research Bulletin: Political Series [London]. 1-31 December 1992. Vol. 29, No. 12. "Cameroon: North-West Province Emergency Lifted," p. 10825.

Reuters. 23 October 1992. AM Cycle. "Riots in Cameroon After President Biya Re-elected." (NEXIS)