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– Togo: Opposition demonstrations banned in three cities over 'security concerns' (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 15, 2018

In a continuing show of force against opposition demonstrators and citizens, authorities in Togo have announced a ban on political rallies in three cities in the north of the country – Sokodé, Bafilo and Mango.
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