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Continued Cameroon protests sees security forces fire water cannons at students

Continued Cameroon protests sees security forces fire water cannons at students

Exclusive footage received by IBTimesUK shows security forces in Bamenda, Cameroon, firing water cannons at a student dorm to try to force them to lectures. The Cameroon Teachers Trade Union (Cattu) declared a sit-in strike on 22 November for teachers and students in the Northwest and Southwest, the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon. Independence calls in the regions have been intensifying since October 2016, when a group of English speaking lawyers took to the streets to protest against the use of French in courts and the lack of English versions of some legal acts and codes. Nov 23, 2016
Cameroon independence protests continue over use of French

Cameroon independence protests continue over use of French

Exclusive IBTimesUK Footage from Bamenda, Cameroon, appears to show the continued protests against disenfranchisement and failures to introduce self-determination measures. Security forces are seen firing automatic rifles into the air in an apparent attempt to disperse demonstrators whilst people flee screaming and in panic. Protests started in October, when a group of English-speaking lawyers took to the streets to protest against the use of French in courts and the lack of English versions of some legal acts and codes. Nov 22, 2016
Justin Bieber, Drake and Rihanna predicted to win top awards at the AMAs 2016

Justin Bieber, Drake and Rihanna predicted to win top awards at the AMAs 2016

The hottest names in music will flock to Los Angeles this weekend as the American Music Awards 2016 takes place. Bringing the pop awards season to a close, the night will celebrate the artists who have dominated the airwaves over the last 12 months from Justin Bieber to Carrie Underwood and Adele. Nov 18, 2016
Alabama prisoners film mannequin challenge from inside jail using contraband phone

Alabama prisoners film mannequin challenge from inside jail using contraband phone

An investigation has been launched after a video went viral showing male inmates taking part in the Mannequin Challange. The men were wearing Alabama Department of Corrections uniforms as they posed as if frozen - showing fights, games and lying in bed. A spokesman for the Department of Corrections said it was investigating and trying to discover the prison where it was filmed. Nov 17, 2016
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