On Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
B-10-2026-0093
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Wouter Beke, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Isabel WiselerLima, Andrey Kovatchev, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Miriam Lexmann, Tomáš Zdechovský, Liudas Mažylis, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Jan Farský, Luděk Niedermayer, Danuše Nerudová, Inese Vaidere, Vangelis Meimarakis, Reinhold Lopatka, Loránt Vincze, Hélder Sousa Silva
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This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release, respect for his human rights, and accountability for his treatment.¶¶¶ It urges the CAR government to strengthen border management with Sudan, address human rights violations by all parties including the Wagner Group, and urges the Council and Commission to consider targeted sanctions against those involved in the detention.¶¶¶ It underlines that all states and parties to armed conflict must respect international humanitarian law, including the protection of humanitarian workers.¶
Key points
- Calls for justice and accountability for acts of arbitrary detention, torture, and inhumane treatment endured by Mr Figueira Martin.¶
- Strongly condemns the arbitrary detention and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.¶
- Calls for full respect for his human rights, including personal safety, access to legal defence, consular assistance, and adequate healthcare.¶
- Urges the CAR government to strengthen border management with Sudan to support refugees and prevent their exploitation by armed groups.¶
- Encourages the CAR government to address human rights violations by all parties, including the Wagner Group, and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.¶
- Urges the Council and Commission to consider targeted sanctions against all individuals involved in the arbitrary detention.¶
- Underlines that all states and parties to armed conflict must respect international humanitarian law, including protection of humanitarian workers.¶
Who is affected
- Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher and development consultant, detained in CAR.¶
- The government of the Central African Republic, urged to take actions on border management and human rights.¶¶
- The Council and Commission, urged to consider targeted sanctions.¶
- All states and parties to armed conflict, reminded of their obligations under international humanitarian law.¶