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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2904(RSP))

On the arbitrary detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea

B-10-2025-0439

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Laura Ballarín Cereza

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This resolution condemns the detention conditions and ill-treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, especially the detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta since 22 January 2025. It urges Equatorial Guinea to ensure their wellbeing and rights, and calls on the EEAS and Spanish authorities to use diplomatic channels and strengthen protection for EU citizens in unstable areas.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns repeated cases of unacceptable detention conditions and ill-treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea as a violation of international human rights law.
  2. Expresses deep concern about the detention and physical and mental state of Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta.
  3. Urges Equatorial Guinea to take immediate and unconditional measures to ensure their wellbeing and rights, including fair trials, medical care, sanitary and food conditions, legal advice, consular assistance, and family support.
  4. Stresses that arbitrary arrests and detentions damage the country's reputation, deter investment and cooperation, and may harm relations with the EU.
  5. Reminds Equatorial Guinea that EU engagement in international cooperation is based on respect for human rights and judicial accountability.
  6. Urges the EEAS and Spanish authorities to continue using all diplomatic channels to improve the detainees' condition and prevent similar cases.
  7. Calls on the EEAS and member states to cooperate closely to strengthen protection of EU citizens operating in areas of instability.

Who is affected

  • Equatorial Guinea: must ensure the rights and wellbeing of the two detainees and respect human rights criteria for EU cooperation.
  • Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta: EU citizens detained in Equatorial Guinea, whose rights and conditions are the focus.
  • EEAS and Spanish authorities: urged to use diplomatic channels and strengthen protection for EU citizens in unstable areas.

Figures and deadlines

  • 22 January 2025: date of arrest and detention of the two EU citizens.