Togo: Media manipulation, France 24 and Wassim Nasr, still in their mission as megaphones of terrorist abuses

Recent broadcasts by France 24 and its journalist Wassim Nasr have sparked significant concern over their reporting on terrorist activities in the Sahel and northern Togo.

 

Critics accuse the media outlet and Nasr of acting as communication agents for terrorists by airing their atrocities during prime time, potentially exacerbating fear and instability in West Africa.

 

Wassim Nasr’s enthusiastic reporting on terrorism-related events has raised questions about journalistic objectivity and ethics.

 

By giving a platform to these criminals and amplifying their violent acts, France 24 and Nasr are seen as contributing to a climate of general psychosis within the population.

 

Nasr’s detailed and often sensationalist reports are criticized for spreading fear and legitimizing terrorist violence.

 

By covering these exactions during peak viewing hours, he ensures that a wide audience is exposed to these criminal acts, effectively transforming the media into a tool for terrorist propaganda.

 

The perceived affinity between this media outlet and the desert criminals has become alarming.

 

This apparent media complicity serves to further destabilize already fragile regions affected by terrorism.

 

The disproportionate and frequent broadcasting of terrorist acts has devastating effects on local morale and international perception of the region.

 

It reinforces the image of violence and instability, discouraging investment and overshadowing development initiatives.

 

There is a growing call for media outlets to reconsider their role and commit to informing the public ethically and responsibly, without serving as a conduit for terrorist propaganda.

 

Chantal TAWELESSI

 

 

 

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