Since March 17, the 28th session of the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances has been ongoing in Geneva, with Togo presenting its periodic report on its commitment to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. While the government highlights progress, Togolese civil society organizations express serious concerns about the situation, particularly in the northern region of Savanes, which has faced abductions by unidentified armed groups since 2022. Other issues include arbitrary arrests, restricted access to prisons, and unresolved historical cases of forced disappearances. Despite calls from civil society, the Togolese government has remained silent, leaving the international community awaiting tangible actions to combat impunity and improve transparency.
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