Government Threatening Journalists in Cameroon

Following the arrest of Samuel Wazizi who was arrested for allegedly supporting the separatist cause, the government has threatened all journalists who they deem to be unpatriotic.

In response, journalists have said it has become impossible for them to practice their profession as they face pressure from both sides to report in their favour.

A government spokesperson complained the press are becoming ‘highly unpatriotic’

"They have one main objective, just to sabotage government action, to promote secessionist tendencies," said Nji. "I urge them to be responsible. Those who do not want to respect the laws will be booked as being recalcitrant and will be treated as such."

Journalist Promise Akanteh of Royal FM, a radio station in Yaounde who also hosts critical programs, says she has been threatened several times within the past two weeks.

"I have had several phone calls threatening me. Do you know that your daughter still needs you? I said, 'yes, sir.'" So be careful with what you say on air.  I do not know who was calling," said Akanteh. "The person threatens me and says be careful with what you say on air. I am telling you this, another person will not be this nice to you.