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CPJ calls on Togo president to reject law that would impose jail terms for journalists

November 12, 2015 8:45 AM EST

Abuja, Nigeria, November 12, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the president of Togo to block a proposed article in the country’s penal code that would threaten press freedom. Under the proposed law, journalists could face jail sentences and fines for “false news,” according to news reports.

In Togo, court rejects repressive press law amendments

March 21, 2013 4:28 PM EDT

Lagos, Nigeria, March 21, 2013–The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Wednesday’s ruling by Togo’s Constitutional Court to reject repressive amendments to a media law that granted the state-run media regulator sweeping powers of censorship.