Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto, supporters freed from prison
By DW
09 November 2019 |
12:25 pm
Thousands of supporters have welcomed opposition leader Maurice Kamto as he left prison after nine months behind bars. In a surprise move, President Paul Biya had ordered a halt to military proceedings.
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