"Hundreds of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma accuse President Paul Biya's government of seeking to rig the vote. At least two people have been killed by gunfire in Cameroon, as protesters rallied a day before the announcement of presidential election results, the opposition campaign has said. Hundreds of supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma barricaded roads and burned tyres in Cameroon's commercial capital Douala on Sunday."
"The protesters say Tchiroma beat veteran leader Paul Biya, 92, in the October 12 polls and have accused authorities of preparing to rig the election. Protests have flared in several cities, including the capital Yaounde, Tchiroma's hometown Garoua, as well as Maroua, Meiganga, Bafang, Bertoua, Kousseri, Yagoua, Kaele, and Bafoussam. The demonstrations came after partial results reported by local media showed that Biya was on course to win an eighth term in office."
Hundreds of supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma barricaded roads, burned tyres and chanted in Douala and other cities, prompting police to fire tear gas and use water cannon. At least two people were killed by gunfire during demonstrations held a day before the announcement of presidential election results. Protesters say Tchiroma defeated incumbent Paul Biya in the October 12 vote and accuse authorities of preparing to rig the count. Partial local results indicated Tchiroma led, but the national electoral commission declared Biya the winner. Protesters have called for national demonstrations and claim to possess evidence to prove Tchiroma's victory. Authorities have rejected the irregularity accusations and urged patience.
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