T he controlled supply of internet to the population of the North West region since September 29, 2017 has raised concerns over free speech in Cameroon. According to many city dwellers, the absence of internet on mobile phones in Bamenda is an outrageous government interference generating concerns that authorities are curbing free speech particularly by advocacy groups or individuals who use the digital world for campaigns. There has been no government declaration on the subject but the 93days internet shutdown at the start of the year advancing security reasons during civil unrest still remains vivid to internet users. Though mobile internet services are not available in the region, a few individuals with non-mobile options have internet access. Speaking during a news conference in Bamenda Wednesday October 4, 2017, an SDF Stalwart Felix Teche Nyamusa accused the government of being responsible for the internet “shutdown.” The SDF militant who presents himself to anyone
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