Twitter users take on Internet Blackout in Cameroon

Five weeks ago, parts of Cameroon’s English speaking sectors had their Internet access cut off due to protests over an alleged government bias in favour of French-speaking Cameroonian’s.

English speaking lawyers, teachers and doctors kicked things off in early December and as the protests turned violent the government shut down the Internet in an apparent attempt to stifle communication on social media.

As word of the blackout spread , a hashtag developed which has garnered global support.

Here are the reactions on twitter to #BringBackOurInternet :

They shut down internet
Arrest lawyers
Arrest teachers
Arrest journalists
And yet voice of the people is still so loud#BringBackOurInternet https://t.co/5ujdUDaDVE

— Rebecca Enonchong (@africatechie) February 11, 2017

https://twitter.com/valeriemmartins/status/830762737768792064

Justice and freedom is all what southern Cameroon ask for @UNHumanRights #BringBackOurInternet#FreeAllArrested

— Cyndy Bams (@BamuhCbamuh) February 14, 2017

I keep asking this Q: what form of #Democracy is #Cameroon practicing? #BringBackOurInternet #KeepitOn #FreeAllArrested #JusticeInCameroon https://t.co/TJt7jScycW

— Newton Bezeng (@newtonbezeng) February 4, 2017

Keep the information and updates on #Cameroon coming. Let's continue to elevate these important voices. #BringBackOurInternet https://t.co/EFDk8xis2x

— Jeffrey Smith (@Smith_JeffreyT) February 4, 2017

https://twitter.com/revasana/status/827865804947480576

Staff Writer