Cameroon Opposition Leader Granted Temporary Asylum in The Gambia
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The Gambia is temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary. This follows a contested presidential election in Cameroon that extended President Paul Biya's long-standing rule.
The election outcome, which granted Biya an eighth term, sparked significant protests across Cameroon. Reports indicate that the demonstrations turned deadly.
Bakary's relocation to The Gambia provides him a safe haven from the domestic political turmoil. The Gambian government confirmed it is offering him temporary refuge.