US House Rep Karen Bass's office released the following:
October 6, 2019
Press Release
WASHINGTON
- Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Africa, issued a statement regarding the release of
Maurice Kamto in Cameroon.
“I’m
encouraged by the release of Maurice Kamto and dozens of supporters
yesterday in Cameroon after months of detainment. The rule of law must
be adhered to regarding the civil liberties of all Cameroonian citizens
including the right to free speech and assembly without the threat of
being detained. All parties, both the government and opposition groups,
must come together to find a peaceful resolution to the country’s
continuing conflict and I am hopeful that this release is a step in that
direction.”
