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French Filmmakers Held in Togo | Dover News
Two French filmmakers and their Togolese guide are now in pretrial detention in Togo after being arrested for allegedly falsifying immigration forms — a move that’s sparked international outcry. Held over three weeks, they were filming a documentary for French public TV in northern Togo, a region plagued by armed attacks. Reporters Without Borders insists they had proper visas, but Togo’s Culture Minister claims they ignored procedures. Their equipment was seized, and one filmmaker faces urgent medical needs. This case emerges amid Togo’s growing alignment with Russia and other nations…
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