MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2512(RSP))
On the case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria
B-10-2025-0090
on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich
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A resolution on the case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria calls for his immediate release and expresses concern about discrimination against Christians and the closure of non-Muslim places of worship in Algeria.¶¶ It also calls on Algerian authorities to refrain from strong verbal accusations against EU member states and condemns the use of law to silence a European Parliament Member.¶
Key points
- Calls for the immediate release of Boualem Sansal, stating that nobody should be detained for uttering an opinion.¶
- Welcomes the petition of prominent writers, including Kamel Daoud, Salman Rushdie and Orhan Pamuk, in support of Sansal.
- Expresses concern about discrimination against the Christian minority and the closure of non-Muslim places of worship in Algeria.¶
- Calls for a thorough evaluation and monitoring of financial assistance disbursed to Algeria to promote protection of rights of religious minorities.
- Calls on Algerian authorities to refrain from strong verbal accusations against EU member states.¶
- Condemns the use of law and legal procedures by Algerian authorities to try to silence or sanction a European Parliament Member for political comments.