#political-detention

#political-detention

The aim of this case is not to seek the truth or to ensure justice, but to escape the anxiety of electoral defeat. The behind-closed-doors trial was the product of a corrupt mindset that is mortally afraid of free and fair elections and has taken refuge behind the judiciary to eliminate its political rival.

Veteran opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in military custody in Cameroon, his family and legal representatives have said. Ekane, 74, passed away on Monday morning in Yaounde, the country's capital, 38 days after security forces detained him in the port city of Douala, France's public radio RFI reported. His death has sparked widespread outrage and threatens to deepen the political turmoil gripping Cameroon following October's disputed presidential election, which saw 92-year-old Paul Biya claim another term after more than four decades in power.

In the last 45 days, I lost both my freedom and also my education during a crucial time for my doctoral studies, she said. But I am so grateful for all the support, kindness and care.