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CAMEROON (continued)

(vi) There is only one trades union movement,

officially sponsored. It is, however, weak and has been unable to prevent a number of strikes this year. While trying to act as agents of Government policy, local leaders cannot afford to oppose the membership if they determine on strike or go-slow action.

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The population of all border areas enjoys the right to cross freely into neighbouring countries without prior permission or pass- port controls. The right to emigrate legally is in practice less important. exit permit is necessary and probably not unreasonably withheld. Most emigration of skilled Cameroonians occurs when they stay on in Europe, usually without official per- mission, after finishing their studies.

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