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Rights groups see rise in abuse against LGBT + people in Cameroon - Eye on Africa

FRANCE24, 15 Apr 2021
In tonight's edition: They are international warnings of diplomatic blowback after Somalia's president signs an extension of his mandate into law. Attacks and abuse against LGBT + people in Cameroon are on the rise. Human Rights Watch says that dozens of people have been targeted by a police crackdown since February.  And Benin's president vows to track down those responsible for pre-election violence as he's voted in for a second term. Patrice Talon's returned with 86% of the vote in a poll which featured no major opposition figures.

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