Togo: Togolese Journalist Kidnapped, Assaulted in a Case of Mistaken Identity

Reported by AllAfrica Latest · Fri 18:06 · info@cpj.org (CPJ)

[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Togolese authorities to investigate the seizure and assault of journalist Roland Yaovi Kodjo, prosecute those responsible, and ensure journalists' safety, after armed men kidnapped Kodjo on September 5 and released him hours later after…

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