Investigation Urged into Security Force Negligence at Togo Opposition Conference.

Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into violent incident at opposition party conference in Togo

What happened at the conference?

  • Several individuals, including MPs and journalists, were injured
  • Group of people threw objects at the audience and the podium
  • Senegalese parliament member Guy Marius Sagna sustained a concussion

Why is an investigation necessary?

Amnesty International calls for investigation due to:

  • Failure of security forces to intervene
  • Violations of rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression
  • Assault on those in attendance, including journalists

Samira Daoud of Amnesty International emphasizes need for a fair trial and review of security measures

In recent months, Togo has seen multiple violations of peaceful assembly rights
Government accused of banning protests and meetings by opposition parties and civil society organizations

Amnesty International demands a halt to violations of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in Togo

Source: www.amnesty.org

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