In Lome, detainees launch hunger strike against conditions deemed incomprehensible

Thirteen prisoners at Lome's civil prison launched a hunger strike protesting their detention conditions deemed inhumane and incomprehensible.

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This action comes after months of unaddressed complaints to Togolese penitentiary authorities.

The mobilization raises questions about respect for detainees' rights in Togo.

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