On the prosecution of journalists in Cameroon, notably the cases of Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior and Tsi Conrad
B-10-2025-0231
on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich, Alexander Sell, Petr Bystron
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This resolution expresses concern about the prosecution of journalists in Cameroon and condemns Boko Haram's terrorist actions. It calls on Cameroonian authorities to ensure transparent handling of the Martinez Zogo murder case and to provide medical care to imprisoned journalists.¶¶¶ It also criticizes the EU's democratisation assistance to Cameroon for being Eurocentric and not considering local context, while acknowledging Cameroon's efforts in hosting refugees.¶¶
Key points
- Expresses concern about the plight of Cameroonian journalists and encourages authorities to give prisoners access to medical care.¶
- Calls on Cameroonian authorities to ensure the murder case of Martinez Zogo is handled transparently and independently, and that those responsible are brought to justice.¶¶¶
- Notes that the violent conflict in Anglophone regions has created a hostile environment for journalists.¶¶
- Strongly condemns Boko Haram's terrorist actions and supports Cameroonian authorities in combating this organisation.¶
- Highlights that Cameroon is considered a safe haven for refugees fleeing violence in Nigeria and the Central African Republic, and appreciates its efforts in regional protection.¶¶
- Believes the limited effect of EU democratisation assistance is due to not considering local socioeconomic and political context, and that it is based on a Eurocentric, one-size-fits-all paradigm.¶