On the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, arbitrarily detained in Togo
B-10-2025-0386
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Seán Kelly, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Tomas Tobé, Tomáš Zdechovský, Danuše Nerudová, Dariusz Joński, Davor Ivo Stier, Wouter Beke, Vangelis Meimarakis, Loucas Fourlas, Mirosława Nykiel, Jan Farský, Ondřej Kolář, Loránt Vincze, Inese Vaidere, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Luděk Niedermayer
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A resolution on the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish-Togolese citizen arbitrarily detained in Togo since 2018. It urges his immediate release and demands his conviction be vacated.¶¶¶ It calls for investigations into his torture, penitentiary reforms, and intensified diplomatic efforts. It also expresses concern over Russian influence and urges Togo to avoid engaging with Kremlin-backed mercenaries.¶¶¶ It stresses the need for the EU to consider targeted measures against responsible Togolese officials.¶
Key points
- Urges Togolese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Abdoul-Aziz Goma, in line with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention opinion.¶
- Demands that his conviction be vacated, his safety guaranteed, and his urgent medical evacuation facilitated.
- Calls for reforms to the penitentiary system and an end to arbitrary pre-trial imprisonment of political opponents.¶
- Urges a prompt, independent, and impartial investigation into the torture of Mr. Goma and accountability for those responsible.¶
- Calls on the VP/HR, the European External Action Service, and the EU Delegation to Togo to intensify diplomatic efforts for his release.¶
- Expresses grave concern over growing Russian influence and urges Togolese authorities to refrain from engaging with Kremlin-backed mercenaries.¶
- Urges Togo not to use the fight against terrorism as a pretext for domestic human rights violations.
- Stresses the need for the EU to consider targeted measures against Togolese officials responsible for the detention and other grave violations.¶
Who is affected
- Abdoul-Aziz Goma: his release and safety are demanded, and his medical evacuation is urged.¶
- Togolese authorities: they are urged to release Goma, reform prisons, investigate torture, and avoid mercenaries.¶¶
- EU institutions: the VP/HR, EEAS, and EU Delegation are called on to intensify diplomatic efforts.¶
- Togolese officials responsible for violations: they may face targeted EU measures.¶