On legal provisions relating to house searches; and on the situation of a number of opponents of the rhgime who had, reportedly, been detained without charge or trial for attacks against the public order under the emergency prOViSiOnS, Lastly, information was sought on the restrictions to the freedom of expression and of the press required to safeguard national unity and security, public order and morals. 306. With reference to article 7 of the Convention, members wished to receive information concerning the efforts that had been undertaken in Cameroon to promote public awareness of the provisions of the Convention. 307. Replying to questions raised by members of the Committee, the representative Of the State party stated that the results of the 1986 census would be provided in the country's next periodic report. The census had been carried out not Only in urban areas but also in remote districts and, therefore, difficulties had been encountered in collecting the relevant data. According to the 1987 Act on the Election of Municipal Councillors, there were 39 mayors in the Country. Governors were, however, still appointed by the Government since, under the Constitution, it was the duty and prerogative of the Head of State to appoint civil officials and military personnel. She further stated that parliamentary elections.in Cameroon were based on electoral constituencies and were held at the district, subdivisional and provincial levels; that, consequently, those elections cut across ethnic groups; and that, in his statement of 28 June 1990, the Head of State had announced moves towards greater democracy, including the lifting of restrictions on the press, freedom of association and freedom of movement. 308. With regard to questions raised in connection with article 4 of the Convention, the representative acknowledge that, in view of the historical, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing issues related to governance, democracy, and human rights in Cameroon. It mentions specific legal provisions, restrictions on freedom of expression and press, and electoral processes, which suggests that the category is related to political and social issues rather than economic or environmental concerns.

**Category**
Human rights, Education