Tear gas fired at Cameroon protesters

Multiple reports indicate that tear gas has been fired at people taking part in opposition protests in Cameroon's biggest city, Douala.

A nationwide call for anti-government protests was made by the MRC/CRM party.

But a heavy security presence has been reported in recent days and the government is accused by Human Rights Watch and other groups of cracking down on dissent.

Reporter Regina Sondo shared this footage minutes ago:

#Cameroon’s security forces use tear gas to disperse protesters in Ndokoti, Douala, economic capital of the country this morning.
Authorities banned demonstrations after an opposition party MRC announced a nationwide protest for President Biya’s resignation. pic.twitter.com/9hcXQfrxPz

— Regina Sondo (@ReginaSondoM) September 22, 2020