Togo opposition says three killed in clashes with security forces

We're informed that the provisional toll at 3:30 pm (1530 GMT) is three shot dead in Lome

 Togo's opposition on Thursday said three people were shot dead and dozens injured as the country's security forces tried to prevent an anti-government march.

"We're informed that the provisional toll at 3:30 pm (1530 GMT) is three shot dead in Lome. There have been 44 shot and wounded, and 36 beaten up," opposition spokeswoman Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson told reporters.

Source:AFP