Houndjo Mawudzro (m), Secretary of the National Union ofTogolese
Students, Union nationale des étudiants togolais(UNET).
Houndjo Mawudzro was released on 28 November. He was not tortured while
in detention, though he still faces charges of defamation of character
and false accusation, in connection with the press statement he made giving
details of the torture he suffered when first detained in September.
The day before he was released, Houndjo Mawudzro was taken to the State
prosecutor who reportedly asked him whether he liked Togo and added "because
of you, people are telling things about your country" referring to appeals
generated by this appeal.
Many thanks to the those who sent appeals.
FURTHER RECOMMENDED ACTION: Please send a appeals in French or in your
own language:
- welcoming the release of Houndjo Mawudzro, but calling on the Togolese
authorities to drop the charges of defamation of character and false accusation,
which are still pending against him;
- calling on the authorities to investigate allegations of torture
by members of the security forces and urging them to take immediate measures
against anyone suspected of human rights violations, in accordance with
international standards.
APPEALS TO:
President of Republic
Son Excellence Monsieur le Général Gnassingbé
Eyadéma, Président de la République, Palais présidentiel,
Avenue de la Marina, Lomé Togo
Telegrams: Président, Lomé, Togo
Faxes: +228 221 18 97 or 221 32 04 (À l’attention Président
de la République)
Email: presidence@republicoftogo.com
Salutation: Mr President
Minister of Interior
General Sizing Akawilou Wala
Ministre de l’Intérieur et de la Sécurité
Ministère de l’Intérieur et de la Sécurité,
rue Albert Sarraut, Lomé, Togo
Telegrams: Ministre l’intérieur, Lomé, Togo
Email: info@republicoftogo.com (used by all ministries - please specifythat
it is for the attention of Minister of Interior)
Salutation: Dear Minister
Minister de la Justice
General Seyi Mémène
Garde des Sceaux, Ministre de la Justice, Ministère de la Justice,
Avenuede la Marina, Rue Colonel le Roux, Lomé, Togo
Telegrams: Ministre Justice, Lomé, Togo
Faxes: + 228 221 22 06
Salutation: Dear Minister
COPIES TO:
La Ligue togolaise des droits de l’homme
BP 2302,Lomé, Togo email: devotsou@tg.refer.org
L’association togolaise pour la défense et la promotion des droits
de l’homme, BP 7165 Lomé, Togo
Le combat du Peuple BP 4682, Lomé, Togo Fax + 228 222 65 89 (It
is also aphone number . When the calls is answered say "je voudrais envoyer
un fax, s’il vous plaît" and dial again)
and to diplomatic representatives of Togo accredited to your country.
PLEASE SEND APPEALS IMMEDIATELY. Check with the International Secretariat,
or your section office, if sending appeals after 10 January 2002.
