Explosions rock Race of Hope
Nineteen athletes were being treated for injuries after multiple small explosions during a race in part of western Cameroon where English-speaking separatists are fighting government forces.
Around 529 athletes from across Africa and France were competing in the Mount Cameroon ‘Race of Hope’ at Buea in the South-West Region.
The armed militia wing of the Ambazonia Governing Council claimed responsibility for the blasts.
“Our primary target was the Cameroon elite forces … we will not allow Cameroon to continue its occupation,” the group’s spokesperson said.
A video shared on social media showed spectators cheering on before dashing for cover when a small explosion goes off. Another video shows a similar explosion elsewhere on the route.
The condition of the athletes “is stable and we haven’t recorded any deaths,” director of the regional Hospital, said.
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