Response to Protests in Togo

Diplomatie

Publié le jeudi 26 octobre 2017 | Département d'Etat américain

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Mme Balouki, ministre du Commerce du Togo, a clôturé les travaux de la 16e édition de l`AGOA FORUM sur une note de satisfaction globale
Lomé, le 10 août 2017. Grande tente du site du Radisson Blu Hôtel. 3e et dernier jour de l`AGOA FORUM 2017. Mme Legzim Balouki, ministre du Commerce du Togo, a clôturé les travaux de la 16e édition de l`AGOA FORUM sur une note de satisfaction globale, en présence de l`ambassadeur des USA au Togo, David Gilmour et des délégations participantes. David Gilmour, ambassadeur des USA au Togo.

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Press Statement
Heather Nauert
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 24, 2017

The United States is deeply concerned about rising levels of violence and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly in Togo related to protests over proposed constitutional reforms. We are particularly troubled by reports of excessive use of force by security forces and reports that Government-sponsored vigilantes are using force and the threat of force to disrupt protests and intimidate civilians. The United States is also concerned with the Government of Togo’s decision to restrict demonstrations during the workweek and to arrest a prominent imam in the city of Sokode.

We call on the Government of Togo to uphold its citizens’ human rights, notably their freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and internet freedom and to ensure that all those arrested during demonstrations are afforded the right to due process.

The United States deplores the violence that has claimed the lives of protesters and security forces alike. We urge all parties to renounce violence. We encourage the Government and opposition to engage in dialogue without preconditions, which is the only solution to the current impasse. ... suite de l'article sur Autre presse

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