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Lacking Freedom Of Speech?

September 2008 | Ratings Update

A Cameroonian court sentenced Lapiro de Mbanga, one of the country's most famous songwriters and a prominent opposition member, to three years in prison for allegedly instigating anti-government riots and criticising incumbent President Paul Biya in his song lyrics. According to US NGO

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