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October 19, 2017

Togo: At Least 4 Protesters Killed in Crackdown Against Pro-Democracy Protests
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In the West African nation of Togo, soldiers shot dead at least four
protesters Wednesday during the latest round of mass protests demanding
an end to decades of rule by the Gnassingbé family dynasty. Wednesday's
protest was the latest in months of massive demonstrations demanding
President Faure Gnassingbé's ouster and the reinstatement of
constitutional term limits in Togo.


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