# The United Nations says growing restrictions in Cameroon raised fears about whether voters can freely choose their candidate in upcoming presidential elections. Cameroon’s veteran President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state at 92, is seeking a new seven-year term to extend his nearly 43 years in power in elections on 12 October. UN rights chief Volker Turk urged the government to take swift action to ensure an environment conducive to a free, transparent election. Last month, Cameroonian security forces arrested at least 53 opposition supporters.
UN concerned about growing restrictions in Cameroon ahead of October presidential election