UN accuses Togo of human rights abuses during election riots
September 26, 2005
'[JURIST] UN human rights officials have accused the government of Togo of using over-zealous force at the time of the heavily disputed April presidential elections, saying that government security and armed forces killed 400-500 people and wounded....... [more] 
New Togolese law increases punishments for child traffickers
August 4, 2005
'[JURIST] The Togo parliament has unanimously passed a law that will increase prison time and fines for individuals convicted of child trafficking. The law comes in response to a reprimand by US State Department officials two months ago telling the....... [more]
Togo constitutional court confirms Gnassingbe election as president
May 3, 2005
'[JURIST] Togo''s constitutional court Tuesday confirmed ruling party candidate Faure Gnassingbe as the official winner of the disputed April 24 presidential election. According to the court, Gnassingbe won by 60.15 percent of the vote. The....... [more]
Togo opposition leader claims presidency as court appeal prepared over poll
April 27, 2005
'[JURIST] Togo opposition presidential candidate Bob Akitani Wednesday claimed he had won the presidency of the country with 70% of the vote and called for people to resist the government a day after official results put him a distant second to ruling....... [more]
Togo election commission declares Gnassingbe winner in disputed poll
April 26, 2005
'[JURIST] Togo''s electoral commission Tuesday released provisional figures indicating that ruling party candidate Faure Gnassingbe won Sunday''s disputed presidential election, taking 60.22% of the vote as against 38.19% for opposition coalition leader....... [more]
International brief ~ Togo interior minister wants "suicidal" elections delayed
April 22, 2005
'[JURIST] Leading Friday''s international brief, Togolese Interior Minister Francois Esso Boko told reporters late Thursday night that he was recommending that what he called the"suicidal electoral process"- the presidential election scheduled for Sunday-....... [more]
International brief ~ Protests begin on first day of Togo campaigning
April 8, 2005
'[JURIST] Leading Friday''s international brief, opposition members in Togo clashed with police on the first day of political campaigning for the national elections required by the resignation of Faure Gnassingbe. Protesters blocked off several streets....... [more]
Togo president steps down, African leaders lift sanctions
February 26, 2005
'[JURIST] African leaders lifted sanctions against Togo Saturday following the resignation of Togolese president Faure Gnassingbe late Friday evening. Gnassingbe''s decision to step down came amid regional and international pressure for his resignation....... [more]
International brief ~ AU suspends Togo membership
February 25, 2005
'[JURIST] In Friday''s international brief, the African Union announced the suspension of Togo''s membership in the continental organization following a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council. The AU also called for wider sanctions against Togo,....... [more]
Togo's parliament amends constitution to allow for elections in 60 days
February 21, 2005
'[JURIST] Togo''s parliament has re-amended the country''s constitution so that presidential elections can be held within 60 days, overturning a change made to allow Faure Gnassingbe to fulfill his father''s term as president. However, Gnassingbe will....... [more]
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