Publisher's Synopsis
Since 1967 the Togolese Republic has been ruled by an oppressive and brutal military dictatorship. During those five decades the Togolese people have endured beatings, torture, murder, poverty, and neglect at the hands of this government. On August 19, 2017, thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding an end to fifty years over being ruled by the same family. "Faure Must Go" explores the history leading up the August protests in Togo, as well as the challenges that the people of Togo face in their struggle against dictatorship. Also included in this book is an interview with Togolese activist Farida Nabourema, who co-founded the Faure Must Go movement and who has played a very important role in bringing international attention to the plight of her people.
