Bullet wounds contradict government’s drowning claim during protests in Togo
As outrage continues over the violent repression of recent protests in Togo, several testimonies collected by Amnesty International reveal a…
Category: Politics
Togo: Catholic Bishops denounce ‘culture of lies’ as government links protest deaths to drowning
In the wake of violent crackdowns on protests in Togo, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued a powerful statement condemning…
Tensions flare in Togo amid protest bans and media restrictions
Clashes erupted Thursday between demonstrators and security forces in several neighborhoods of the Togolese capital, as tensions continue to mount…
Togo- Crise sociopolitique: L’opposition appelle Faure Gnassingbé à passer la main
Au Togo, l’opposition démocratique semble parler d’une seule voix. Des organisations de la société civile, ainsi que des formations politiques…
Togo unrest persists despite Aamron’s release
The release of Togolese rapper Aamron on June 21 has not slowed down growing public unrest. Activists are maintaining calls…
Amnesty International urges investigation into torture allegations in Togo
Amnesty International has called on Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture and ill-treatment against protesters arrested during early June…
French media suspended in Togo as protests escalate
Togo’s media regulator has ordered a three-month suspension of two major French broadcasters, France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI),…
Panafricanism or political facade? Controversial MANSSAH summit faces boycott calls in Togo
As Lomé prepares to host the high-profile MANSSAH Conference from June 26 to 28, a rising wave of public dissent…
Togo: 56 released after protests, organizers call for new demonstrations
Togolese authorities have released 56 individuals arrested during protests on June 6 in Lomé. The demonstrations, driven by frustration over…
Togo’s youth protest as power tightens under Gnassingbé’s rule
Outrage is growing in Togo as youth-led protests intensify following the arrest of popular rapper Aamron and reports of abuses…