Release of Joseph Figueira Martin from CAR

by name voted on 10.07.2025

Summary

The motion demands the immediate release of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin, who was kidnapped by the Wagner Group and is being held without trial in the Central African Republic. It calls for his medical evacuation due to deteriorating health and condemns the human rights violations he has faced.

10 10.07.2025

Resolution

human rights

public safety

diplomatic relations

international relations

Key points

The motion demands the immediate and unconditional release of Joseph Figueira Martin due to a lack of credible evidence for his detention.
It calls for urgent medical evacuation and guaranteed access to legal representation and consular support.
The resolution insists that any judicial proceedings must strictly follow international human rights standards and due process.
It strongly condemns the torture, malnutrition, and inhumane conditions experienced by Mr. Martin during his detention.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

7 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

João COTRIM DE FIGUEIREDO

João COTRIM DE FIGUEIREDO

Renew

1:24 min

19.2. Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

Wouter BEKE

PPE

2:25 min

19.2. Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

Documents (PDFs)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in Central African Republic MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in Central African Republic Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

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