Several people have been killed by troops in the past week during protests in Lomé, and antigovernment feelings have run high.

Activists in the 2009 green revolution began calling those killed during protests "martyrs."

According to the United Nations, at least 3,000 civilians, including 187 children, have been killed during protests against the regime.

At least seven people were killed during protests in Khartoum, Tunis and Cairo.

Twelve Muslims were killed there last week during protests against the American bombing of Afghanistan.

Yesterday three people were killed by the police during protests against the desecration of the Koran.

Last week, at least six people were killed during protests.

On Jan 25 one man was killed in the eastern town of Talvan during nationwide anti-war protests.

Syrian activists said at least 13 people have been killed by the Syrian army during protests.

Three soldiers were reported killed during protests in Al Jawf Governorate.