Lapiro de Mbanga
Lapiro de Mbanga, one of Cameroon’s most popular singers, has been jailed for three years for his alleged role in anti-government riots.
He was convicted for taking part in riots in his home town of Mbanga in February, in which the government claim 40 people were killed. Riots broke out in several other Cameroonian towns around this time, due to high living costs and President Paul Biya’s constitutional reforms.
However, Lapiro’s supporters argue that the singer has been victimised for writing songs which criticise the President, and that he had no involvement in the riots.
Ruth Timson
Press Officer and Secretary
He was convicted for taking part in riots in his home town of Mbanga in February, in which the government claim 40 people were killed. Riots broke out in several other Cameroonian towns around this time, due to high living costs and President Paul Biya’s constitutional reforms.
However, Lapiro’s supporters argue that the singer has been victimised for writing songs which criticise the President, and that he had no involvement in the riots.
Ruth Timson
Press Officer and Secretary
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