MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2510(RSP))
On Case of Jean-Jacques Wondo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
B-10-2025-0065
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Merja Kyllönen
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The resolution expresses concern about the trial of Jean-Jacques Wondo, opposes the death penalty, and calls for a civilian trial and the re-establishment of the moratorium.¶¶¶ It condemns the M23's ceasefire violations and Rwandan army involvement, calling for Rwanda to withdraw troops and for the EU to suspend cooperation with Rwanda.¶¶ It stresses that M23's crimes may constitute war crimes and calls for an end to impunity for crimes committed in the DRC.¶¶
Key points
- Expresses deep concern about irregularities in the trial of Jean-Jacques Wondo.¶
- Underlines that civilians should be tried by a civilian court, not a military one.¶
- Reaffirms opposition to the death penalty and calls on authorities to re-establish the moratorium.¶
- Calls on DRC authorities to uphold international human rights law, including freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly.¶
- Denounces flagrant ceasefire violations by the M23, especially after the capture of Masisi.¶
- Stresses that rapes and forced recruitments by the M23 constitute war crimes and may amount to crimes against humanity.¶
- Condemns the direct implication of the Rwandan army and calls for Rwanda to remove RDF troops from Congolese territory.¶
- Calls on the EU and its member states to suspend cooperation with and funding for the Rwandan army until RDF troops are removed.
- Underlines the need to end impunity for crimes under international law committed in the DRC since the mid-1990s.¶
Who is affected
- Jean-Jacques Wondo and other convicted persons: the resolution calls for a fair civilian trial and opposes the death penalty.¶¶¶
- DRC authorities: urged to re-establish the death penalty moratorium and uphold human rights.¶
- Rwandan army: called to withdraw troops from DRC; EU cooperation and funding to be suspended until then.¶
- M23 rebels: condemned for ceasefire violations and crimes; may face accountability.¶¶