UN expert calls on Togo to improve environment for human rights defenders

[JURIST] Independent UN rights expert Margaret Sekaggya on Thursday called on the government of Togo [press release] to work towards providing an environment that allows human rights defenders to carry out their work. Sekaggya explained that this could be done by enforcing existing laws, avoiding stigma and fostering a spirit of open dialogue. She also mentioned the need for improved police tactics. She spoke after a five-day mission to Togo [UN News Centre report], where she found that overall there...

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