On the case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria
B-10-2025-0093
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Ondřej Krutílek, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Veronika Vrecionová, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Alexandr Vondra, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
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This resolution condemns the imprisonment of Boualem Sansal and other dissidents in Algeria, and demands their immediate release and the dropping of charges against them.¶¶ It denounces the degradation of rule of law and human rights in Algeria, urging the repeal of repressive legislation and the restoration of freedoms, including religious freedom for Ahmadiyya and EPA churches.¶¶¶ It calls on the EEAS to monitor human rights violations and the trial of Sansal, and highlights the need to protect civil society and press freedom.¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the unjust imprisonment of Boualem Sansal and all other dissident voices, whether imprisoned, detained, or facing constructed charges.¶
- Demands Algerian authorities release Sansal immediately and unconditionally, as well as all others detained for exercising freedoms, and drop all charges.¶
- Denounces the degradation of rule of law, human rights, and freedom of speech in Algeria, urging repeal of repressive legislation and ensuring judiciary independence.¶
- Demands Algerian authorities stop all ongoing human rights violations related to freedom of expression, religion, speech, and press.¶
- Demands full restoration of freedom of religion by recognizing Ahmadiyya communities, allowing them to register as religious associations, and reopening all closed EPA churches with renewed registration.¶
- Calls on the EEAS to monitor human rights violations in Algeria and the possible trial of Boualem Sansal.¶
- Highlights the need to protect civil society organizations and preserve press freedom.¶
Who is affected
- Algerian authorities: must release prisoners, drop charges, repeal repressive laws, and stop human rights violations.¶¶¶
- Boualem Sansal and other detained dissidents: would be released and have charges dropped.
- Ahmadiyya communities and EPA churches: would gain recognition and ability to register.¶
- EEAS: would monitor human rights violations and Sansal's trial.¶