Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Cameroon Unrest: 16 Dead, Over 800 Arrested in Clashes Over Paul Biya's Reelection
In Cameroon, the man who has been president for a very long time, Paul Biya, was chosen to be president again.
Some people were very unhappy about this and started to protest in the streets.
The government says that during these protests, 16 people died and over 800 were arrested because they were clashing with the police.
However, some groups who watch out for people's rights say even more people might have died.
The person who ran against President Biya also says he should have won and that the election results are wrong.
People are worried about how the government is treating the protesters.
Cameroonian authorities reported 16 deaths and over 800 arrests during clashes related to President Paul Biya's reelection.
Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji stated that security forces killed 13 protesters in Douala and three in the North Region.
Human Rights Watch and opposition figures estimate the death toll to be higher, with one report citing 55 deaths.
The protests occurred in opposition strongholds like Douala, Maroua, and Garoua after the official results were announced.
President Paul Biya, 92, secured his eighth term in office, but the opposition contests the election results.
- Who
- Cameroonian authorities, protesters, opposition figures, Human Rights Watch, President Paul Biya, Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji, presidential rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary
- What
- Clashes and unrest following the reelection of President Paul Biya, resulting in deaths and arrests.
- When
- Following the announcement of the Oct. 12 presidential election results.
- Where
- Cameroon, specifically Douala, the North Region, Maroua, and Garoua.
- Why
- Protests erupted over the results of the presidential election, which were contested by the opposition.
Government
Opposition and Human Rights Groups
Death Toll
Government
Security forces killed 16 protesters, with 13 in Douala and three in the North Region.
Opposition and Human Rights Groups
Opposition figures estimate the death toll at 55, and Human Rights Watch condemned a violent crackdown.
Election Results
Government
President Paul Biya won the election and secured his eighth term.
Opposition and Human Rights Groups
Presidential rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims to have won and calls for rejection of the official results.
- President Paul Biya
- Won eighth term, in power since 1982, world's oldest president at 92.
- Official Death Toll
- 16 killed
- Arrests
- Over 800
- Protest Locations
- Douala, Maroua, Garoua
- Election Date
- October 12, 2025