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

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

B-10-2026-0172

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: JanChristoph Oetjen, Lucia Yar, Karin Karlsbro, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michal Wiezik, Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Bernard Guetta, Hilde Vautmans, Nathalie Loiseau, Olivier Chastel, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Svenja Hahn, Benoit Cassart

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Parliament condemns the 2023 military coup and the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum, calling for his immediate release and the restoration of constitutional order. It also condemns repression, urges the EU to intensify pressure, and stresses concern over the security and humanitarian situation in the Sahel.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the military coup of 26 July 2023 and the continued arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family by the junta.
  2. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of President Bazoum and all individuals arbitrarily detained following the coup.
  3. Reaffirms recognition of Mohamed Bazoum as the democratically elected President, whose detention violates democratic principles and the rule of law.
  4. Condemns repression of political actors, journalists and civil society, and calls on military authorities to restore fundamental freedoms.
  5. Calls for swift restoration of constitutional order through a credible, civilian-led transition leading to free, transparent and inclusive elections.
  6. Calls on the EU and its Member States to intensify diplomatic pressure, including through the EU framework for restrictive measures; condemns hostile statements against France.
  7. Calls for close coordination with regional and international partners, including the UN, to support democratic restoration and stability in Niger.
  8. Expresses deep concern about the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Sahel, stressing that democratic legitimacy is essential to addressing insecurity.
  9. Reaffirms the importance of international justice and accountability mechanisms, and expresses concern over initiatives that weaken efforts to combat impunity.

Who is affected

  • The junta in Niger led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, which is called on to release detainees and restore freedoms.
  • President Mohamed Bazoum and his family, whose release is demanded.
  • The European Union and its Member States, called on to intensify diplomatic pressure.

Figures and deadlines

  • 26 July 2023, the date of the military coup.