MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2572(RSP))
On Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
B-10-2026-0088
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Saskia Bricmont, Maria Ohisalo, Ville Niinistö, Mounir Satouri, Nicolae Ștefănuță
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This resolution condemns the sentencing of humanitarian researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release.¶¶ It calls on the EU to suspend financial support to the CAR government if human rights violations persist, and to strengthen protection for humanitarian workers globally.¶¶
Key points
- Expresses deep concern at politically motivated foreign interference in CAR, including Russian paramilitary forces and disinformation campaigns.¶
- Strongly condemns the sentencing of Figueira Martin and the inhumane conditions of his detention.¶
- Calls for his unconditional and immediate release and urges CAR authorities to ensure access to legal representation, consular assistance, and medical care.¶
- Calls on the Commission and Member States to suspend financial support to the CAR government, except humanitarian aid and funds for the most disadvantaged, if human rights violations persist.¶
- Calls on the HR/VP to raise the case in political dialogue with CAR, in coordination with Belgian and Portuguese authorities.¶
- Calls on the Commission and HR/VP to step up protection for humanitarian workers, including setting up a single EU contact point for legal and psychological support to families.¶