Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2862(RSP)
Case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, arbitrarily detained in Togo
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 11 September 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 11 September 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
11 September 2025 · decision 10
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, arbitrarily detained in Togo
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text urges Togolese authorities to release him immediately and unconditionally, vacate his conviction, guarantee his safety, and facilitate urgent medical evacuation.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 11 Sept 2025
AI summary:The European Parliament resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest, detention and torture of Abdoul Aziz Goma in Togo and urges his immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Sept 2025
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0379/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns the treatment of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish citizen detained in Togo since 2018, and calls for his immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0386/2025
AI summary:A resolution on the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish-Togolese citizen arbitrarily detained in Togo since 2018. It urges his immediate release and demands his conviction be vacated.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0382/2025
AI summary:A resolution on the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, a Togolese citizen detained without due process. It condemns his arbitrary detention, calls for his release, and urges Togo to respect the rule of law and human rights.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0377/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest, detention, and torture of Abdoul Aziz Goma in Togo, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
11 September 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 11 Sept 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0377/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0379/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0382/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0386/2025Adopted text TA10-0194/2025
10 September 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 10 Sept 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0377/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0379/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0382/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0386/2025
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2862(RSP)