The High Commission for Reconciliation and the Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) met on Friday, October 27, 2017, at its headquarters with officials from the NGO AIMES Afrique in the presence of members of the Technical Committee for the Management of the Special Fund for Victim Compensation. This meeting enabled the three parties to consult […]
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Compensation Payments Imminent
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the Institution’s headquarters, members of HCRRUN met with the three members of the Management Committee of the Special Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Political Violence from 1958 to 2005, established by Decree No. 2017-039/PR of March 23, 2017. Mr Ametonou Kudzo and Mr Ibouraim Kperegueni, Central Treasury […]
Nicolas Berlanga-Martinez bids farewell to HCRRUN
After a four-year mission in Togo, the Head of the European Union Delegation is preparing to conclude his term of office. Nicolas Berlanga-Martinez chose Tuesday, 29 August 2017, to bid farewell to the High Commission for Reconciliation and the Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN). He was received by HCRRUN members and the entire staff in […]
Press Release: HCRRUN thanks all Togolese citizens and all stakeholders who took part in the purification ceremonies
Following the purification ceremonies held from 3 to 9 July 2017, which culminated on Thursday, 6 July with traditional ceremonies, Friday, 7 July with the Muslim community, and Sunday, 9 July with Christian churches, HCRRUN wishes to thank all those who, near or far, in person or in spirit, took part in these various ceremonies. […]
Implementation of the reparations program / Purification ceremonies concluded this Sunday
The week declared by the Togolese Government, following a proposal by HCRRUN, for the purification of Togo concluded on Sunday, 9 July 2017, with Catholic masses and Protestant services. At the Assemblies of God Temple at ESTAO in Lomé, the President of HCRRUN, Mrs. Awa Nana-Daboya, Prime Minister Sélom Komi Klassou, and several members of […]
Implementation of the Reparations Program / Muslims Prayed for the Purification of Togo This Friday
As part of the purification week declared by the Government, followers of the Prophet Muhammad prayed throughout the national territory for God to purify Togo. In Lomé, the Central Mosque hosted this prayer in the presence of the Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, his Prime Minister, Sélom Komi Klassou, and the entire Government. More than […]
Implementation of the reparations program / Purification ceremonies began with traditional religions
Libations, the sacrifice of rams and chickens, the offering of water and beverages, and holy water marked the beginning of the purification ceremonies across Togolese territory today.Traditional priests led the ceremonies. From Lomé to Cinkassé, the ceremonies took place under rainfall, considered a sign of blessing and acceptance of the offerings by the gods. The […]
Implementation of the reparations program / Schedule for the climax of the purification ceremonies in Lomé
In accordance with Recommendation 47 of the CVJR, and following the Council of Ministers’ decision of 22 June 2017 defining the period from 3 to 9 July as that reserved for purification, the various religious denominations are beginning the final rites of the purification ceremonies this Thursday, 6 July. The locations and times of these […]
Implementation of the Reparations Program / Purification Ceremonies Officially Launched
The High Commission for Reconciliation and the Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) and the Government met with religious leaders and the media on Monday, 3 July 2017, in Lomé as part of the implementation of the purification ceremonies for Togo, in accordance with Recommendation 47 of the CVJR.This meeting aimed to define, together with these […]