The contemporary political history of the Republic of Cameroon

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Parliamentary elections must not lead to further human rights violations
From Amnesty International, 12 May 1997. Opposition parties have been subject to human rights violations.
Blatant disregard for human rights
News Release Issued by Amnesty International, 16 September 1997. The government of President Paul Biya manifests an increasing disregard for the human rights of his political opposition—mostly supporters of the Social Democratic Front (SDF) in North-West and South-West Provinces, which are strongholds of the opposition as well as English-speaking autonomists.
Fear of torture and ill-treatment of possible prisoners of conscience
Amnesty International Urgent Action Bulletin, 7 November 1997. Many of the supporters of the main opposition political party, the Social Democratic Front (SDF), remain in detention after being arrested during the period of the presidential election on 12 October 1997. The SDF and the Union nationale pour la democratie et le progres (UNDP) and smaller opposition parties boycotted the election.
Prisoner of conscience; Health concern; Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of Pius Njawe, journalist, director of Le Messager
Amnesty International Urgent Action Bulletin, 8 January 1998. Since 1995 an increasing number of journalists have been convicted on criminal charges and sentenced to terms of imprisonment for criticizing government authorities.