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– Protestors killed as thousands protest "Gnasingbe dynasty" in Togo (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News August 29, 2017

Police in Togo cracked down on protestors demanding term limits on the presidency and an end to the "Gnasingbe dynasty." Officials say 2 protestors were killed, while the opposition reported 7 deaths.
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