Opposition supporters take part during a protest calling for the immediate resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe in Lome, Togo, September 20, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer
LOME (Reuters) - Security forces in Togo used batons, tear gas and live bullets against protesters seeking an end to President Faure Gnassingbe's rule on Wednesday and a child was killed in the ensuing clashes, according to Amnesty International.
Tensions are mounting over the president's tenure and thousands marched nationwide against government reforms announced on Tuesday which they say will allow the Gnassingbe family dynasty to run the West African country until 2030.
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