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The opposition coalition parties announced on 8 May that they were calling off protests planned in the coming days, citing the lack of security and progress with their objectives. On 17 June, the coalition called for its supporters to participate in a sit-at-home general strike the next day, and the
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introduced a bill meant to reform the country's electoral system and introduce presidential term limits of two five-year terms. The opposition objected to the bill's wording, saying that the term limits would not be retroactive. The opposition boycotted the National Assembly's vote on the bill on 18
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As the protests continued, the opposition started focusing more on protesting Gnassingbé's rule. Starting in August 2017, the opposition held protests on a near-weekly basis. The scale of the protests have been enormous, with some estimates claiming 800,000 present at one protest in a country of 6.6
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The opposition coalition planned protests in Lomé and other towns on 11–12 April, and the Togolese government said this would violate their agreement with Akufo-Addo. On the first day of this demonstration, the police fired tear gas on the protesters. On 14 April 2018, security forces in Lomé fired
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The Togolese government and opposition coalition held talks on 27 June, and Akufo-Addo and Condé, the co-facilitators of these talks, called for continued dialogue and suspended street protests. The government banned street protests from 23 July to 1 August while Togo hosted an ECOWAS summit. On 3
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On 3 October, the United States embassy in Togo issued a security warning concerning transportation issues that could arise because of upcoming protests. On 4 and 5 October, thousands of protesters marched through Lomé and some created barricades. In response, the Togolese government shut down
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Gnassingbé blamed the opposition for violence at its protests. Opposition leaders called this a "declaration of war" against the Togolese people. Gnassingbé visited Sokodé in late November 2017, saying, "My exchanges with the imams and senior figures left me reassured that our country remains
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On 6 March, Togo's opposition coalition announced it would resume protests, despite the previous agreement to suspend protests while government talks were underway. Eric Dupuy, the coalition spokesman, said this was because the Togolese government failed to prepare for upcoming parliamentary
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Opposition parties called for a general strike to take place on 25 August, which slowed business and caused Lomé to enter a security lockdown. Togolese minister Gilbert Bawara criticized the strike, calling it "the campaign of terror, intimidation and threats". Togolese Prime Minister
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million. The demonstrations are also taking place all over the country, even in the north, the traditional power base for the Gnassingbé family. The Togolese government has responded to these protests by shutting down the internet. The protesters utilised social media, with the
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started mediating talks between the Togolese government and opposition on 19 February in Lomé. The next day, Ghanaian mediators announced that the Togolese government would release 45 of the 92 people imprisoned for participating in the protests.
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On 3 January 2018, Gnassingbé called for the opposition to participate in government talks to resolve their differences. Thousands of people in Togo participated in an anti-government protest on 13 January 2018, the 55th anniversary of the
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on 16 October for allegedly inciting violence with his followers. The arrest fueled tension between the Togolese government and the opposition. A two-day protests started on 18 October throughout Togo. On the first day, four people—one in
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The Togolese government lifted its ban on weekday protests on 4 November. On 7 November the Togolese government released 42 of the protesters who were arrested in September and dropped arson charges against opposition leader
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spread online and became a symbol of the protests. The next day, opposition leaders blamed the government for repressing protests in Northern Togo, and thousands of Togolese participated in anti-government demonstrations.
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estimated that about 100,000 people participated in a protest on 6 September. At least 80 protesters were arrested on 7 September for "preparing to commit violent acts, vandalise shops." Security forces in Lomé fired
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to disperse the protesters. Normal access to the internet was restored on 11 September. The United Nations urged the Togolese government to address the "legitimate expectations" of the protesters.
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visited Togo. However, on 4 February 2018, the day after these mediators suggested that Togo hold talks on constitutional reform, thousands of protesters marched through Lomé. Ghanaian President
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internet communication and mobile access to the internet. The Togolese government announced a ban on weekday protests on 10 October, though opposition parties said they would defy this ban.
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The opposition held demonstrations on 28 December, and the police arrest of a young man was filmed. Tens of thousands of opposition supporters protested peacefully in Lomé on 31 December.
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instead of in Togo, likely because of political tension between the government and opposition. Around the time of this summit, thousands of protesters held anti-government marches. In
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September, making it subject to a referendum. The next day, the Togolese government slowed down the country's internet as the opposition prepared for more protests. According to
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About 25 people were injured during these three days of protest, and one person died from his injuries. Security forces also prevented people from protesting in
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called on Gnassingbe to resign, although he retracted the statement a few days later and said it was a matter for the Togolese people.
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On 5 September, in an effort to disrupt planned protests, the Togolese government cut off the internet, blocked the use of
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voted unanimously to accept this amendment and imposed this non-retroactive term limit on the president's office.
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called on the Togolese government to protect its citizens' rights and engage in dialogue with the protesters.
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November 2018, over a thousand people protested in Lomé to demand the release of imprisoned protesters.
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elections. Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo met with 14 Togolese opposition leaders on the next day at
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increased security of the Ghana–Togo border for Togolese fleeing to Ghana because of the unrest.
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issued a joint statement criticising Togo's treatment of activists involved in the protests.
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In early February 2018, the opposition agreed to stop holding protests while mediators from
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Alpha Alassane, an imam affiliated with the opposition movement, was arrested in
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On 19 August, thousands of protesters took to the streets, mostly in the city of
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Confrontation in Deckon district, Lomé, Togo, 28 December 2017.
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Protesters trying to fight the police in Lomé, 19 August 2017.
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On 6 December, ahead of planned protests against the
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Faure Gnassingbé
Belgium
Togo
against the 50 year rule
Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Faure Gnassingbé
1992 constitution
Togolese Parliament
hashtag
Protests against Faure Gnassingbé

Sokodé
Lomé
Bafilo
Anié
Kara
Komi Sélom Klassou
Lomé
Ghanaian immigration officers
WhatsApp
Amnesty International
tear gas
National Assembly
Amnesty International
Mango
Kparatao

Luxembourg city

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