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Africa: Subsaharan
3 Killed in Togo Protests
2005-02-12
Thousands of demonstrators clashed with riot police in the capital for a second day Saturday, protesting against Togo's recent army-appointed president in what many are calling a coup d'etat. Three people were reportedly killed and dozens wounded when police fired at demonstrators. West African leaders, who are leading the international pressure on Togolese authorities to roll back their constitutional changes, have demanded Togo's leaders meet them in neighboring Niger on Saturday. An estimated 3,000 protesters hurled rocks and jagged pieces of metal at police, and set garbage fires to block their vehicles. Security forces fought back with tear gas, batons and stun grenades, attempting to quell a growing opposition against the appointment of President Faure Gnassingbe. Large fires with heavy smoke could be seen over parts of the city.
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