Two top opposition leaders arrested in Cameroon as post-election tensions mount ahead of results

Two top opposition leaders in Cameroon have been arrested, their Union for Change political platform said in a statement on Friday. The news is further adding to post-election tensions in the country.

Anicet Ekane and Djeukam Tchameni both endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary who claims to have defeated President Paul Biya in the October 12 vote. Union for Change says they were both arrested at home by armed security forces.

Opposition party…