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“Simply unacceptable”: Catholic Bishops in Togo Denounce Police Brutality after Killing of Seven in Protests

Jul 2, 2025

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have denounced police brutality against protesters, who they say took to the streets to demand the resignation of the country’s President, Faure Gnassingbé, following constitutional changes that could extend his rule indefinitely.

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