Case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, arbitrarily detained in Togo

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The European Parliament resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest, detention and torture of Abdoul Aziz Goma in Togo and urges his immediate release.¶¶ It calls for penitentiary reform, protection of civil society, release of all political prisoners, and EU diplomatic action.¶¶¶

Key points

Strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest, prolonged incommunicado detention and torture of Abdoul Aziz Goma.¶
Urges Togolese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release him, set aside his conviction, guarantee his safety, and facilitate urgent medical evacuation.¶
Calls for detention conditions to meet international standards and for reform of the penitentiary system, ending arbitrary pretrial imprisonment of political opponents.¶
Insists on protecting freedom of assembly and expression, and urges authorities to ensure space for civil society, including peaceful protestors and human rights defenders.¶
Stresses that arbitrary detention and torture undermine rule of law and democratic governance; calls for immediate release of all political prisoners.¶
Calls on the EU and its Member States to use diplomatic channels to resolve the case and support judicial independence and rule of law in Togo.¶

Who is affected

Abdoul Aziz Goma, a dual Irish-Togolese citizen detained in Togo.¶
Togolese authorities, who are urged to release him and reform the penitentiary system.¶¶
Civil society activists, human rights defenders and political prisoners in Togo.¶¶
The EU and its Member States, called on to act diplomatically.¶

Figures and deadlines

10 years in prison, sentenced in February 2025.¶
Over six years of inhumane pretrial detention.¶
27 August 2025, began a hunger strike.¶

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