On the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, arbitrarily detained in Togo

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

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The resolution condemns the treatment of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish citizen detained in Togo since 2018, and calls for his immediate release.¶¶¶ It urges Togolese authorities to respect his rights, improve prison conditions, and uphold fair trial standards, and calls on the EU to intensify dialogue.¶¶¶

Key points

Deplores the treatment of Abdoul Aziz Goma and expresses solidarity with him.¶
Calls for his immediate and unconditional release.¶
Expresses strong concern for his health and urges immediate humanitarian measures.¶
Insists that his rights to adequate food, healthcare, and legal access be respected.¶
Calls on Togolese authorities to uphold obligations for humane prison conditions and eradicate torture, working with the UN.¶
Urges the judiciary to uphold fair trial standards and end long pre-trial detention.¶
Insists on protecting freedom of assembly and expression, urging more space for civil society.¶
Calls on the Commission and EEAS in Lomé to intensify dialogue for release and reforms.¶

Who is affected

Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish citizen detained in Togo.¶
Togolese authorities and judiciary, who must act on release, prison conditions, and fair trials.¶¶
Civil society in Togo, including protestors and human rights defenders, who need space to operate.¶
The Commission and EEAS in Lomé, called to intensify dialogue.¶

Figures and deadlines

10 years imprisonment, sentenced on 3 February 2025.¶
Over six years in pre-trial detention.¶

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