Two French Journalists Charged in Togo Over Document Allegations
In Togo, two French journalists, Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, have been charged over allegations of possessing incorrect documents. Reporters Without Borders has condemned the detention as unjustified.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 20, 2026 —
Two French journalists, Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, have been charged in Togo on allegations of possessing incorrect documents. The details surrounding the specific nature of the documents and the exact charges were not immediately available.
The detention and subsequent charging of the journalists have drawn condemnation from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The international press freedom organization has described the action as unjustified.
Reporters Without Borders advocates for the freedom, independence, and safety of journalists worldwide. The organization frequently monitors and reports on cases where journalists face detention or legal challenges in the course of their work.
The case of Mocaër and Perez Pezzani is the latest in a series of incidents that have raised concerns about press freedom in various regions. The specific circumstances leading to the charges against the two French nationals remain under scrutiny.
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