Chadian Police Detain Female Journalist Covering Student Protest in N’Djamena
- Date:
- 5 November 2025
- Place:
- Chad
- Fact-check:
- Verified
- Reference:
- IAWRT-00409
Intimidation and threatsDigital threatsArrest and Detention
Amina was covering a student protest in N’Djamena when she was grabbed by police officers who accused her of “inciting chaos by filming.” Her press badge was confiscated, and her phone was searched without consent. She was released after 30 minutes but warned not to broadcast the footage.
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