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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2642(RSP))

On the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger

B-10-2026-0159

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Catarina Vieira, Maria Ohisalo, Ville Niinistö, Mounir Satouri

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This resolution condemns the unlawful detention of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and calls for his immediate release, along with his family and others arbitrarily detained. It urges the military authorities to respect the rule of law, ensure fair trials, allow visits by human rights bodies, and return to constitutional order with transparent elections. It also stresses the need for continued humanitarian aid and calls on EU member states and the EEAS to monitor developments and support civil society.

Key points

  1. Condemns the unlawful detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and urges his immediate release, along with his family and others arbitrarily detained.
  2. Calls on military authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and bring all detainees before a judge, charging or releasing them appropriately.
  3. Urges that all detainees be treated per the rule of law, with access to lawyers, doctors, food, basic services, and family.
  4. Urges allowing visits to detainees by UN human rights bodies, the African Commission, national human rights commission, and independent monitors.
  5. Condemns the military coup and demands an immediate return to constitutional order and the rule of law, with transparent and inclusive elections.
  6. Emphasizes the importance of delivering free humanitarian aid in conflict areas, including outside government control, and welcomes EU support.
  7. Calls on EU member states and the EEAS to monitor developments, support independent media, civil society, and human rights defenders, including via visas.

Who is affected

  • The military authorities in Niger, who are urged to release detainees and restore constitutional order.
  • Detained persons in Niger, including President Bazoum and his wife, who should receive fair treatment and access to legal and medical support.
  • EU member states and the EEAS, called on to monitor and support civil society and human rights defenders.