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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2512(RSP))

On the case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria

B-10-2025-0089

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Marta Temido

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The resolution calls on Algerian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Boualem Sansal and all those detained for exercising freedom of expression, and to drop charges against journalists, human rights defenders and activists. It expresses concern about repression of dissent, urges Algeria to respect fundamental freedoms, review repressive laws, and guarantee civil society freedom, and urges EU institutions to raise these cases and support defenders.

Key points

  1. Calls on Algerian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Boualem Sansal and all those detained for exercising freedom of expression or opinion, including Tadjadit Mohamed.
  2. Calls on Algerian authorities to close the case and drop charges against Sansal and journalists, including Abdelwakil Blamm, human rights defenders and peaceful activists facing judicial harassment.
  3. Expresses concern about increasing repression of peaceful dissent in Algeria and reiterates calls to respect fundamental freedoms as enshrined in Article 41 of Algeria’s Constitution and international obligations.
  4. Urges Algerian authorities to review repressive laws restricting freedoms, particularly Article 87bis of the Penal Code, and to ensure judiciary independence.
  5. Calls on Algerian authorities to guarantee civil society organisations freedom to carry out legitimate human rights activities without undue restriction or fear of reprisal.
  6. Urges EU institutions and the EU Delegation to publicly raise the case of Sansal and all arbitrarily detained with Algerian authorities, and to increase support to human rights defenders, democracy activists and journalists.

Who is affected

  • Algerian authorities: must release detainees, drop charges, review laws, and respect freedoms.
  • Detained individuals like Boualem Sansal and Tadjadit Mohamed: would be released and charges dropped.
  • Journalists, human rights defenders and activists in Algeria: would be freed from prosecution and harassment.
  • Civil society organisations in Algeria: would gain freedom to operate without restrictions.
  • EU institutions and Delegation: urged to raise cases and increase support.