On arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in Central African Republic
B-10-2025-0327
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Kathleen Van Brempt, Francisco Assis
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The resolution expresses deep concern over the arbitrary and inhuman detention of researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release, medical evacuation, and access to legal representation and consular assistance.¶¶¶ It also calls on CAR authorities to stop illegal arrests by armed groups, expresses concern over foreign interference, and urges the EU to protect its citizens and raise the case in political dialogue.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses deep concern at the continued, arbitrary and inhuman detention of Joseph Figueira Martin, which seriously threatens his life and health.¶
- Calls on the CAR authorities to immediately release Joseph Figueira Martin, given the lack of a fair and public trial.¶
- Urges CAR authorities to allow his medical evacuation and ensure access to legal representation, consular assistance, and appropriate care.¶
- Calls on the CAR authorities to ensure that armed groups cease illegal and arbitrary arrests and attacks on humanitarian and NGO workers.¶
- Expresses deep concern at politically motivated foreign interference in the CAR, including through Russian paramilitary forces and disinformation campaigns.¶
- Stresses that respect for human rights is crucial for good EU-CAR cooperation.¶
- Calls on the EU to strengthen protection of EU citizens operating in areas of instability.¶
- Calls on the HR/VP to take all possible steps, in coordination with Belgian and Portuguese authorities, including raising the case in EU-CAR political dialogue, to secure his release and uphold his rights.¶