Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says

The two French journalists detained in Togo since last month have been charged with "false declarations" despite having the correct documents to work there, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said.

Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.

Media freedom group Reporters Without Borders says that two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed in Togo after more than three weeks in custody

Media freedom group Reporters Without Borders says that two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed in Togo after more than three weeks in custody

[RFI] Two French journalists detained in Togo since late July have been placed in pre-trial detention and charged with "false statements", Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said, calling for their immediate release.

Detained at the end of July while filming the final footage for a documentary in the country's north, two French filmmakers remain held in Lomé and face charges of allegedly making false statements related to their visas.

Detained at the end of July while filming the final footage for a documentary in the country's north, two French filmmakers remain held in Lomé and face charges of allegedly making false statements related to their visas.