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叠10鈥�0078/2025

Motion for a European 合法博彩网站 resolution on the Case of Jean-Jacques Wondo in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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–听 having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure,

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1. whereas Jean-Jacques Wondo, a Belgian-Congolese political, security and military expert, arrived in Kinshasa in February 2024 at the request of Colonel Lusadisu in order to reform and humanise the Congolese National Intelligence Agency (ANR), known for longstanding abuses;
2. whereas following a failed coup d鈥櫭﹖at on 19th May 2024, Wondo was arrested and accused of being the 鈥渋ntellectual perpetrator鈥� of the attempt, despite consistently maintaining his innocence; whereas on September 13, 2024, Wondo was sentenced to death by a military court in a process during which human rights organizations have raised serious concerns about the trial, highlighting issues of fairness, lack of credible evidence, and violations of due process;
3. whereas the evidence against Wondo was weak, relying on the testimony of a hotel receptionist linking him to Christian Malanga, the alleged coup leader who was killed during the attempted coup;
4. whereas the receptionist was never present in court to testify and the prosecution claimed he had disappeared; whereas recent developments revealed that he had been secretly abducted, imprisoned, and tortured by public prosecutors to coerce false testimony against Wondo;
5. whereas during Wondo鈥檚 current appeal at the military tribunal, the receptionist publicly disclosed these abuses, casting serious doubt on the integrity of the prosecution and suggesting that Wondo was the victim of a retaliation within the Congolese intelligence services;
6. whereas Wondo鈥檚 case underscores concerns about judicial fairness and human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with fears that political machinations are obstructing justice;
7. whereas the DRC lifted a moratorium on the death penalty in March 2024, leading to a sharp increase in death sentences;
8. whereas Wondo鈥檚 health is further deteriorating and he urgently needs medical attention.

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1. Strongly condemns the sentencing to death of Jean-Jacques Wondo and 36 other detainees;
2. Recalls that the European Union categorically opposes the death penalty in all circumstances and is committed to its universal abolition;
3. Urges the DRC Government to introduce an immediate reinstatement of the moratorium on the use of the death penalty as a step towards abolishing and to commute all death sentences;
4. Expresses grave concern at the lack of credible evidence and apparent violations of Wondo's fundamental right to a fair and impartial trial; Insists for the immediate release of Mr Wondo unless reliable evidence of his alleged guilt is provided;
5. Expresses serious concern regarding his health; Urges the DRC authorities to provide him with immediate medical attention;
6. Urges the DRC authorities to ensure respect for the human rights of detainees in accordance with their obligations under international law, and to refrain from ill-treatment and torture;
7. Calls on the European institutions to actively engage with the DRC authorities, emphasizing the need to respect human rights, uphold the rule of law, and ensure independence of the prosecution and judiciary;
8. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, and the DRC authorities.

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