The work of activists is not without danger, and many suffer serious violations of their rights. The members of Tournons La Page, through the subjects they deal with, are particularly targeted by these attacks. The purpose of this page is to draw attention to these human rights defenders who are persecuted in their respective countries for their work of citizen control.
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Honoré SITSOPÉ SOKPOR
In prison since January 14, 2025
In prison since
4 months
Honoré Sitsopé Sokpor, known by the pseudonym “Affectio”, is a Togolese activist, poet, and member of Tournons La Page Togo. He gained recognition for his commitment to human rights, particularly through critical publications targeting the Togolese authorities.
On January 12, 2025, he was kidnapped and violently beaten by members of the national gendarmerie in Lomé, before being detained at their facilities. Two days later, on January 14, he was brought before an investigating judge and charged with “undermining the internal security of the State.” On January 15, a detention order was issued against him, resulting in his transfer to Lomé civil prison.
He is accused of inciting civil disobedience through his online publications, particularly his poem titled “Fais ta part” (“Do your part”). In this piece, Affectio denounces government oppression and calls for collective mobilization against what he considers an unjust political system. For the authorities, his use of the sentence “be outraged” is seen as a call for insurrection and rebellion against state institutions.
On February 26, the Lomé Court of Appeal rejected the request for provisional release filed by his lawyers.
How to act ?
Send a message to Togolese policymakers, including President Faure Gnassingbé (Presidency of the Togolese Republic)
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Mamadou Billo BAH
In prison since July 09, 2024
In prison since
10 months
Head of branches and mobilization of the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (FNDC) and Coordinator of Tournons La Page Guinea (TLP-Guinée), Mamadou Billo BAH, was kidnapped on the night of Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at around 10:30pm, by a group of hooded soldiers, some in heavily armed civilian clothes.
According to witnesses, the arrest took place at the home of FNDC Coordinator Oumar SYLLA (himself arrested). The two Guinean civil society leaders were beaten with fists, dragged along the ground to their captors' vehicles and taken to the Gendarmerie's Central Judicial Investigation Department (DCIJ-GN). At around midnight, they were reportedly transported, hooded, to a Special Forces concentration camp on the island of Kassa, where they are said to have been tortured. To date, no official explanation has been given as to the reasons for their detention, their place of detention or their state of health. As a result, they have still not had access to their lawyers, in flagrant violation of international law.
Mamadou Billo BAH is an ardent defender of human rights and democratic principles. Since the coup of September 2021, this is the third time he has been arrested for his pro-democracy activities.
How to act?
Spread the word and call on the Guinean junta: Billo BAH and Oumar SYLLA need you!
Sample letter to download
Addresses of Guinean embassies and consulates abroad : Addresses
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Oumar SYLLA
In prison since July 09, 2024
In prison since
10 months
National coordinator of the Front National pour la Défense de la Constitution (FNDC) and founder of Tournons La Page Guinée (TLP-Guinée), Oumar SYLLA alias " Foniké Menguè ", was kidnapped on the night of Tuesday July 9, 2024, at around 10:30pm, by a group of hooded soldiers, some in heavily armed civilian clothes.
According to witnesses, the arrest took place at his home, in the presence of Mamadou Billo BAH, the FNDC's head of branches and mobilization (himself arrested). The two Guinean civil society leaders were beaten with fists, dragged along the ground to their captors' vehicles and taken to the Gendarmerie's Central Judicial Investigation Department (DCIJ-GN). At around midnight, they were reportedly transported, hooded, to a Special Forces concentration camp on the island of Kassa, where they are said to have been tortured. To date, no official explanation has been given as to the reasons for their detention, their place of detention or their state of health. As a result, they have still not had access to their lawyers, in flagrant violation of international law.
Oumar Sylla is a leading figure in the defense of human rights and democratic principles. Since the coup of September 2021, this is the third time he has been arrested for his pro-democracy activities.
How to act?
Spread the word and call on the Guinean junta: Billo BAH and Oumar SYLLA need you!
Sample letter to download
Addresses of Guinean embassies and consulates abroad : Addresses
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Prince FADEL
In prison since November 25, 2019
In prison since
5 years
Born on May 12, 1994, Prince Fadel is a committed artist. He is a member of the movement of committed artists of Togo, itself a member of TLP-Togo. He was arrested and remanded in custody in the case "Tiger Revolution" since November 25, 2019.
Engaged since the advent of the movement in 2017, his songs were played in the demonstrations where he went to the villages and towns of the country.
After releasing a new song titled Faure must go "Too much is too much", he was arrested and taken to his home for a general investigation where nothing was found.
After almost three years in detention, he still does not have the right to receive family. He is placed in isolation and has no access to the court.
It should be remembered that there are a total of 113 political prisoners languishing in Togo's penitentiaries, 5 of whom have already died. The Front Citoyen Togo Debout (FCTD) and Tournons La Page as well as the family members of the detainees urge the government to release them immediately and unconditionally.
1. Send a message to Togolese policy makers, including President Faure Gnassingbé (Présidence de la République Togolaise).
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