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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

Reference
2025/2627(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 3 April 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
3 Apr 2025 · Adopted
Versions
10 versions
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 3 April 2025
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

People

Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.

The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.

Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
3 Apr 2025Prosecution of journalists in Cameroon, notably the cases of Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior, Tsi Conrad ResolutionsAdoptedshow of hands — no count

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 3 Apr 2025 Separate vote on paragraph 6

    Adopted 418–108–59

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    Divided
    Patriots
    Against
    ESN
    Against

Versions, 10

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament3 Apr 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0061/2025 TA-10-2025-0061

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  2. Tabled for plenary2 Apr 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0230/2025 RC-10-2025-0230

    Compare with tabled for plenary

  3. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2025 B-10-2025-0234

  4. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2025 B-10-2025-0231

  5. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2025 B-10-2025-0232

  6. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0237/2025 B-10-2025-0237

  7. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2025 B-10-2025-0230

  8. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0235/2025 B-10-2025-0235

  9. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2025 B-10-2025-0236

  10. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2025 B-10-2025-0233

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0061/2025: 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.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2025: This resolution condemns the prosecution and detention of journalists in Cameroon, citing specific cases, and calls for their release and for reforms to protect press freedom.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2025: This resolution expresses concern about the prosecution of journalists in Cameroon and condemns Boko Haram's terrorist actions. It calls on Cameroonian authorities to ensure transparent handling of the Martinez Zogo murder case and to provide medical care to imprisoned journalists.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2025: This resolution condemns the structural violations of journalists' human rights by Cameroonian authorities and urges the government to respect freedom of expression and press in line with international obligations.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0237/2025: This resolution condemns the imprisonment of journalists in Cameroon, including named individuals, and demands their immediate release and the dropping of charges.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2025: The resolution condemns the prosecution and arbitrary detention of journalists in Cameroon, citing specific cases, and calls for their release and fair trials.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0235/2025: This resolution condemns attacks on journalists in Cameroon, including killings, arbitrary detention, and unfair trials, and urges authorities to release detained journalists and ensure accountability.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2025: This resolution condemns the prosecution and detention of journalists in Cameroon, citing specific cases, and calls for their release and fair trials.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2025: This resolution expresses deep concern at severe restrictions on press freedom in Cameroon and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of five named journalists.

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What changed, 1

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0230/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0061/2025

    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.

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Timeline, 2

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 2 steps · 2 Apr 2025–3 Apr 2025

  1. 3 April 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 3 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0235/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0237/2025Adopted text TA10-0061/2025

  2. 2 April 2025

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 2 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0235/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0237/2025

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2627
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25 September 2026

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European Parliament (2025). “Prosecution of journalists in Cameroon, notably the cases of Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior, Tsi Conrad”. Dossier, 3 April 2025. procId 2025-2627, reference 2025/2627(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2627 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2627(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2627 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2627,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Prosecution of journalists in Cameroon, notably the cases of Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior, Tsi Conrad}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-04-03},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2627}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2627},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2627, reference 2025/2627(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2627(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}