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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2627(RSP))

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-10-2025-0233

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

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This resolution expresses deep concern at severe restrictions on press freedom in Cameroon and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of five named journalists. It urges Cameroon to protect journalists' rights, ensure independent investigations into attacks on journalists, and asks the EU Delegation to observe trials and support press freedom.

Key points

  1. Expresses deep concern at the continued severe restrictions on press freedom in Cameroon.
  2. Calls on Cameroonian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior, and Tsi Conrad.
  3. Urges authorities to ensure basic rights and medical treatment for the detained journalists in the interim.
  4. Underlines the fundamental right of freedom of expression and calls on authorities to protect journalists from harassment, intimidation, attacks, and arrest.
  5. Calls on the EU Delegation to Cameroon to continue observing trials and maintain contact with journalists to support a safe environment for press freedom.
  6. Calls on Cameroonian authorities to ensure independent and transparent investigations into attacks and killings of journalists.

Who is affected

  • Journalists in Cameroon, particularly the five named individuals, who face detention and prosecution.
  • Cameroonian authorities, who are called upon to release journalists and uphold their rights.
  • EU Delegation to Cameroon, tasked with observing trials and supporting press freedom.