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On the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, arbitrarily detained in Togo
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Alexandr Vondra, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Carlo Fidanza, Assita Kanko, Alberico Gambino
A resolution on the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, a Togolese citizen detained without due process. It condemns his arbitrary detention, calls for his release, and urges Togo to respect the rule of law and human rights.¶¶¶ It calls on the EU and member states to use diplomatic channels, on the EU Delegation in Lomé to monitor the case, and on regional organisations to encourage Togo to uphold its obligations.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the arbitrary detention of Abdoul Aziz Goma and the lack of due process in his case.¶
- Calls for his immediate release and for the Togolese authorities to restore his full rights under the law.¶
- Urges the Togolese government to guarantee respect for the rule of law, including fair trial standards, access to legal counsel, and protection from inhumane treatment.¶
- Reminds Togo of its obligations under international and regional agreements and its own constitution to safeguard citizens' rights and freedoms.¶
- Stresses that arbitrary arrests damage the country's reputation and deter international investment and cooperation.¶
- Calls on the EU and its member states to use diplomatic channels to press for resolution of the case and support judicial independence and rule of law in Togo.¶
- Underlines that EU engagement with Togo should be based on clear benchmarks regarding human rights, judicial accountability, and political freedoms.¶
- Calls on the EU Delegation in Lomé to follow the case closely, maintain contact with Mr Goma's representatives, and report regularly to Parliament.¶
- Urges regional organisations, including ECOWAS and the African Union, to play a constructive role in encouraging Togolese authorities to uphold obligations and prevent deterioration of civic space.¶
- Expresses solidarity with Togolese citizens peacefully exercising freedom of expression and assembly, and rejects intimidation against them.¶
- Reiterates that Togo's stability depends on accountable governance, independent institutions, and respect for fundamental rights.¶
Who is affected
- Abdoul Aziz Goma, a Togolese citizen and civil society actor, detained in Togo.¶
- Togolese authorities and government, called on to release him and uphold rule of law.¶¶
- EU and its member states, urged to use diplomatic channels and set benchmarks for engagement.¶¶
- EU Delegation in Lomé, tasked with monitoring the case and reporting to Parliament.¶
- Regional organisations like ECOWAS and the African Union, urged to encourage Togo.¶
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