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Togo: Testimonies Provide Glimpse into Violent Repression of Protests

The Togolese authorities must put an end to unnecessary and excessive use of force against protesters.

July 3, 2025

A group of police officers wearing helmets and protective gear, one carrying a rifle and the others carrying shields, patrol a deserted street amid telephone poles, concrete buildings, and a construction site. One person stands among telephone poles watching from the shadows.
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Togo: Authorities Must Investigate Allegations Protesters Were Tortured and End Crackdown on Dissent

Togolese authorities must investigate allegations that protesters were tortured following protests earlier this month.

June 17, 2025

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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Annual Report: Togo 2013

TOGOLESE REPUBLIC Head of state Faure Gnassingbé Head of government Kwesi Ahoomey-Zunu (replaced Gilbert Houngbo) Demonstrations by political parties and…

May 29, 2013

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Annual Report: Togo 2010

Head of state Faure Gnassingbé Head of government Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population 6.6 million…

March 19, 2011