MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2510(RSP))
On the case of Jean-Jacques Wondo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
B-10-2025-0072
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Catarina Vieira, Saskia Bricmont, Sara Matthieu, Ville Niinistö, Nicolae Ştefănuță
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A resolution on the case of Jean-Jacques Wondo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who was sentenced to death after a military trial. It deplores the reinstatement of the death penalty and calls for a fair trial and medical care.¶¶¶
Key points
- Deplores the reinstatement of the death penalty in the DRC and recalls firm opposition to it in all circumstances.¶
- Recalls the need to guarantee the right to a fair trial for Wondo and the other convicted persons, in line with international law.¶
- Deplores that a military court ruled on capital punishment for civilians, contradicting the DRC's legal commitments.¶
- Urges the DRC authorities to halt any plans to execute those sentenced to death and to introduce systemic judicial reforms.¶
- Expresses concern about Wondo's deteriorating health and urges the DRC authorities to ensure access to medication and medical care, including medical evacuation.¶
- Calls on the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European External Action Service to step up efforts to ensure a fair trial and support judicial reforms.¶