Families of Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani

“We are devastated by the deprivation of liberty being endured in Togo by our partners, our fathers, our sons and our brothers,”

Families of Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

The families expressed devastation over the detention of their loved ones in Togo.

“l and Sebastian are passionate documentary filmmakers, deeply committed to telling the stories of the people they meet and bearing witness to the realities of their lives.”

Families of Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

The families described Gaël and Sebastian as passionate documentary filmmakers committed to telling people's stories.

“uncertainty and anguish weigh daily”

Families of Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

The families said in a joint statement shared by RSF that uncertainty and anguish weigh on them daily.