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Prosecution of journalists in Cameroon, notably the cases of Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior, Tsi Conrad

TA-10-2025-0061 · P10_TA(2025)0061 · PE772.512

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Parliament condemns structural violations of journalists' human rights by Cameroonian authorities and urges the immediate and unconditional release of five named journalists, with access to medical treatment. It calls on the EU and member states to raise these cases, observe trials, visit detained journalists, and support a UN fact-finding mission. It urges Cameroon to end military trials of civilians and abusive charges, and asks member states to facilitate humanitarian visas for at-risk Cameroonian journalists.

Key points

  1. Condemns structural violations of journalists' human rights by Cameroonian authorities.
  2. Urges immediate and unconditional release of Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior and Tsi Conrad, ensuring basic rights and medical treatment.
  3. Calls on EU and member states to raise detained journalists' cases with Cameroonian authorities and use diplomatic and economic leverage for human rights improvements.
  4. Urges Commission, EEAS and member states' diplomatic missions to respond to restrictions, including observing trials, visiting detained journalists, and maintaining contact with at-risk journalists and families.
  5. Urges Cameroonian authorities to end trying civilians in military courts and stop abusive terrorism, anti-state and 'fake news' charges against journalists.
  6. Reiterates call on member states to support a UN Human Rights Council fact-finding mission to Cameroon.
  7. Calls on member states to facilitate humanitarian visa applications for Cameroonian journalists at risk of persecution.

Who is affected

  • Cameroonian authorities: must release journalists, end military trials of civilians, and stop abusive charges.
  • EU institutions and member states: must raise cases, observe trials, visit journalists, and facilitate visas.
  • Detained journalists Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior and Tsi Conrad: would be released and have rights upheld.
  • Cameroonian journalists at risk: may benefit from humanitarian visas and EU support.