Following the phase for non-vulnerable victims in Lomé-Commune and its surroundings, HCRRUN begins the phase for the Lacs, Vo, and Bas Mono prefectures this Monday, March 26, 2018.
Before continuing with this phase, HCRRUN issued a press release on Friday, March 23, 2018 to provide clarifications on the ongoing compensation process. This release specifies that “the CVJR and HCRRUN have at no time spoken of damages for victims,” but rather of compensation. HCRRUN recalls that “the State’s recognition of its responsibility for the harm caused, within the framework of transitional justice, led it to agree to provide symbolic reparations and not damages.”
For HCRRUN, “the compensation granted to victims or their beneficiaries is based on this principle, and it is up to each victim to accept or refuse the compensation granted to them”;
“The compensation provided to victims is that which is included in the CVJR reparations program, and can in no case be subject to upward or downward revision by HCRRUN,” the statement indicates.
Minor children of victims will be supported
HCRRUN also informs through this press release that regarding deceased victims, HCRRUN has received instructions from the Head of State to draw up a list of the minor children of these victims at the time of the events and submit it for his high attention for the care of these orphans.
Surviving parents will be notified in due course.
HCRRUN therefore informs victims in these cases to make it known in writing and under closed envelope with all relevant supporting documents (death certificate of the parent, birth certificate and/or nationality of the orphan, etc.)
