French Filmmakers Detained in Togo Amid Judicial Investigation

Two French filmmakers have been detained in Togo since July 27, as confirmed by France's foreign ministry on Tuesday. The duo, identified as journalist-directors affiliated with a French production company, is undergoing a judicial investigation, although specific details regarding their arrest remain undisclosed.

Togo, which has been under the leadership of Faure Gnassingbe since 2005, faces ongoing security challenges, particularly from jihadist activities spilling over from Burkina Faso. The nation ranks 97th on the Reporters Without Borders press freedom index, highlighting ongoing concerns about media liberties.

Source: www.france24.com