Freedom of the Press 2007: Cameroon
27 February 2008
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Recent articles in Cameroon
Journalist jailed for critical reporting on housing mismanagement
The detention of Thierry Patrick Ondoua and continued imprisonment of five other journalists emphasises the need to review Cameroon’s laws that criminalise journalism.
Another blow for press freedom in Cameroon
The 10-year prison sentence imposed on freelance reporter Kingsley Fumunyuy Njoka illustrates the ongoing persecution of journalists in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions.
The porous boundary between online regulation and repression
Cameroon’s attempt to curb mis/disinformation through legal means is resulting in a complex legal framework that raises concerns for freedom of expression.