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Togo Charges Two French Journalists After Wrong Documents Claim

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PublishedAugust 20, 2026
Togo has charged two French journalists, Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani. The government says they used incorrect documents. The journalists were detained, and now they face legal charges. Reporters Without Borders, a rights group, strongly disagrees with the action. The group says the detention is unjustified. It also says the response is disproportionate, meaning it is too harsh for the alleged problem. The case has drawn attention to press freedom and the risks journalists can face when working in different countries. Observers will watch how the court handles the charges and whether the journalists can defend themselves properly.
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