Togo party demands halt to evictions
The Nouvel Engagement Togolais calls for operations to stop before deadlines and extend to February 2027.
The Nouvel Engagement Togolais (NET) political party in Togo is protesting current eviction and clearing operations in Lomé. The NET claims some operations began before the deadlines given to occupants had expired, leading to the destruction of kiosks, stalls, and workshops.
Jules A. Amim's NET stated that these actions raise social and legal questions, arguing that affected individuals need time to relocate and preserve their livelihoods. The party issued a statement, number 007/NET/BN/PN, calling for a halt to evictions that proceed before the set deadlines.
The NET is requesting authorities in the Grand Lomé Autonomous District to suspend ongoing eviction and clearing operations. They also demand an extension of these operations until February 1, 2027, and compensation for victims.
Why it mattersThe Nouvel Engagement Togolais is protesting eviction operations in Lomé, seeking a suspension of premature demolitions and an extension until February 2027.