On the Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
B-10-2026-0096
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Assita Kanko, Bogdan Rzońca, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Ivaylo Valchev, Aurelijus Veryga, Alberico Gambino, Alexandr Vondra, Marlena Maląg, Carlo Fidanza, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Reinis Pozņaks
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This resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest, torture and sentencing of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and urges his immediate release.¶¶ It calls on the EU and member states to monitor the case, assist Martin and his family, and counter Russian influence and the Wagner Group in the region.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest, ill-treatment, torture and sentencing of Joseph Figueira Martin.¶
- Urges the CAR authorities to release Martin immediately and ensure access to medical services, family visits, legal representation and consular assistance.¶
- Condemns any form of arbitrary detention, ill-treatment or torture as prohibited under international law.¶
- Calls on the EU Delegation in Bangui, the EEAS and member states' missions to monitor the case, seek access to the detainee and raise it with CAR authorities.¶
- Expresses sympathy with Martin's family and calls on the EU and member states to assist him and his family.¶
- Expresses concern about Russian influence and the human rights situation in the CAR, and calls to counter Russian presence and propaganda.¶
- Condemns the Wagner Group/Africa Corps' involvement in human rights abuses and reiterates the call to designate it as a terrorist organisation.
Who is affected
- Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese humanitarian researcher detained in the CAR.¶¶
- The Central African Republic authorities, who are urged to release him and ensure his rights.
- The EU Delegation in Bangui, the EEAS and member states' diplomatic missions, tasked with monitoring and raising the case.¶
- The Wagner Group/Africa Corps, condemned for human rights abuses and targeted for terrorist designation.¶