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Opposition leader's call for shutdown already observed in northern city

Opposition leader's call for shutdown already observed in northern city

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The city of Maroua, capital of the Far North region in northern Cameroon, has been at a standstill since Friday morning. News of a call by opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, for a nationwide “ghost town” protest spread like wildfire. His appeal for a three-day shutdown from Monday is already being observed here. Out of fear, many merchants refused to open their shops and businesses. "It’s...

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