Togo says it has serious evidence against detained French filmmakers
By The BriefBrief
Togo’s government says it has “serious and consistent evidence” against two French documentary filmmakers detained since July. Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani were arrested along with their Togolese fixer, Fred Vedomey, and they deny wrongdoing.
WHO:Togo’s government
WHAT:Togo says it has “serious and consistent evidence” against detained French documentary filmmakers Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
WHERE:Togo
WHY:The filmmakers were detained on charges of making false statements, and Togo is presenting evidence tied to those charges.
