VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > I. Africa, 1941–2000 > 2. Regions > a. West Africa > 21. Togo > 1997, May
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1997, May
 
In a protest of government efforts to stifle the opposition, 100,000 people attended a rally organized by CAR.  1
 
1998, June 24
 
Pres. Gnassingbe Eyadema was elected to serve another five-year term. As in previous elections, the vote was widely disputed and rioters claimed that opposition leaders were subjected to military intimidation and harassment.  2
 
2000, Aug
 
The Togolese government, short of funds, had been unable to pay employee wages for several months.  3
 
 
 
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