On the case of Jean-Jacques Wondo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
B-10-2025-0081
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Wouter Beke, Isabel WiselerLima, Michael Gahler, Luděk Niedermayer, Christophe Gomart, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Danuše Nerudová, Davor Ivo Stier, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Jessica Polfjärd, Tomáš Zdechovský, Andrey Kovatchev
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A resolution on the case of Jean-Jacques Wondo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), expressing grave concern over his death sentence and lack of credible evidence, and urging his release or a fair trial.¶¶ It condemns the death penalty, urges the DRC to restore a moratorium on executions, and calls for respect of international humanitarian law amid violence in eastern DRC.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses grave concern at the lack of credible evidence and apparent violations of Mr Wondo's right to a fair trial; insists on his immediate release unless reliable evidence is provided.¶
- Condemns the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, as it is not an effective deterrent and makes miscarriages of justice irreversible; urges Congolese authorities to end repression.¶
- Urges the Congolese government to respect the right to defence and to re-establish a moratorium on executions as a step towards abolition.¶
- Reiterates extreme concern over violence in eastern DRC and the humanitarian situation, with 25.4 million Congolese in need of assistance; deplores loss of life.¶
- Reiterates the need for all parties to respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians.¶
Who is affected
Figures and deadlines
- 25.4 million Congolese in need of humanitarian assistance.¶