Togo: Summary of Amnesty International's concerns during 1991

SUMMARY OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S CONCERNS DURING 1991 INTRODUCTION In the context of growing opposition to the government of President Gnassingbe Eyadema, 1991 has been a year of street protests and strikes. [...] These have led to a decision by President Eyadema to introduce a multi-party political system and to hold a National Conference about the country's political future. [...] President Eyadema remains President of the Republic during this transitional period. [...] The amnesty resulted in the release of all political prisoners, including those arrested and convicted after an attempted coup in September 1986. [...] On 11 April, 28 bodies were discovered in the Bè lagoon, just outside the capital, Lomé.