Clashes with security forces in Cameroon kill 4 protesters ahead of election results

Clashes with security forces in Cameroon left at least four protesters dead as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results from the African country’s recent presidential election, local officials said.

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Clashes with security forces in Cameroon left at least four protesters dead as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results from the African country’s recent presidential election, local officials said.

More than 100 protesters were arrested in one region. The violence came as Cameroon’s top court, the constitutional council, was expected to announce final election results on Monday, though the opposition and their supporters have accused authorities of seeking to rig the vote.

Hundreds stormed the streets in several cities on Sunday following days of unrest and in response to protest calls by opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who claims to have defeated President Paul Biya in the Oct. 12 election.

According to Samuel Dieudonne Ivaha Diboua, governor of the Littoral Region that includes the economic hub of Douala, four protesters were killed and several members of the security forces were injured in Douala after security forces and police stations were attacked by the protesters.

At least 105 protesters were also arrested and are in custody following the unrest in Douala, the governor added.