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Written question asked by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 16 March 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 March 2017. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 March 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Cameroon: Internet

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Cameroon, in the light of reports regarding the suspension of internet and email services from the English-speaking regions of that country.

Answer

​The British High Commission in Yaoundé has petitioned the Government of Cameroon to restore the internet as soon as possible to areas in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon as soon as possible. We have reiterated the obligation to uphold human rights standards and called on the authorities to allow all Cameroonians to voice their concerns peacefully and without hindrance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6137
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Cameroon Internet Email
Link
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