Togo
Tuesday 30.10.2018 Togo - Latest Developments -
HRDs remain in detention: civil society protests
On 22nd August 2018, security forces arrested activist, youth leader and spokesperson of the social movement 'En aucun cas' (Under no circumstances) Folly Satchivi as he was on his way to offices of a NGO in Bè-Gakpoto in Lomé where he was to hold a press conference on the deteriorating socio-political climate in the country Read more | Read in French
Tuesday 4.9.2018 Togo - Latest Developments -
Authorities threaten human rights group with legal action for publishing report
On 30th July 2018, the Ligue Togolaise des Droits de l’Homme (LTDH; Togolese League of Human Rights) presented their report "La répression et la torture contre le changement démocratique" (The Repression and Torture against Democratic Change), outlining human rights abuses related to the anti-government protests between 19th August 2017 and 20th July 2018, in Lomé. Read more
Thursday 19.4.2018 Togo - Latest Developments -
New opposition protests and HRD arrested as political dialogue comes to a halt
On 11th April 2018, security forces dispersed opposition protests in Lomé and other towns in the country, reportedly using tear gas and causing several injuries. According to the opposition coalition, at least 25 people were injured and two opposition leaders were targeted by security forces. Read more
Wednesday 22.11.2017 Togo - Latest Developments -
Protests continue as international pressure mounts for a political dialogue
There have been an increasing number of calls to end repression of protesters in Togo. At the end of October, West African leaders broke their silence on the crisis and called for a dialogue between the government and the opposition. Read more
Tuesday 24.10.2017 Togo - Latest Developments -
Anti-Gnassingbe protests continue: several deaths, arrests and harassement
As reported previously on the Monitor, authorities disrupted the access to social media and internet on 5th September hours before fresh planned opposition protests. The access was restored five days later, on 10th September. Nonetheless the internet disruption, protests took place on 6 and 7 September to call for constitutional reforms, including a return to the 1992 Constitution which limits the presidential mandate to two terms. The opposition protests follow the protests a couple of weeks earlier, on 19th August, which cost the lives of several protesters. Read more
Wednesday 6.9.2017 Togo - Latest Developments -
Social media and internet disruption in an attempt to prevent opposition protest
Reports indicate that access to social media has been disrupted since 5th September in Togo. At the time of writing, access to social media platforms such as Whatsapp and Facebook are limited, while internet speed has been considerably reduced. The disruption to communication channels has come as opposition planned to protest on 6th September over the police brutality and use of excessive force at an opposition protest calling for presidential term limits held on 19th August that led to several deaths, injuries and arrests of protesters, as previously reported on the Monitor. The anti-Gnassingbé protests on 6th September drew thousands in the capital Lomé and in centres close to the capital, such as Be’ and Agoe. Read more
Monday 21.8.2017 Togo - Latest Developments -
Protesters killed as security forces violently disperse opposition protests
On 19th August 2017, clashes between security forces and protesters in four localities of the country led to several deaths, injuries and arrests of protesters. Read more
Wednesday 12.4.2017 Togo - Latest Developments -
One killed as protests erupt over fuel costs and closure of media outlets
Togo has seen a number of protests over the last few months. A heavy police presence has accompanied the protests and demonstrators have faced tear gas and rubber bullets, as police have attempted to disrupt and prevent the protests. Read more
Tuesday 20.12.2016 Togo - Latest Developments -
Police presence intimidates protestors in Togo
There was a heavy deployment of police at a protest in front of the foreign ministry in November. Read more
Thursday 17.11.2016 Togo - Latest Developments -
Brutal repression of local protest against mining in Togo
On 22nd August, members of the Togolese community of Abobo-Zéglé, located at 20kms North-East of the capital Lomé, staged a protest against the activities of a new phosphate mining company on their land. Read more