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The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger

Reference
2026/2642(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 12 March 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
12 Mar 2026 · Adopted
Versions
8 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 12 March 2026
  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

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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
12 Mar 2026The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger ResolutionsAdopted524 for, 2 against, 29 abstained by roll call

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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.

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  1. 12 Mar 2026 Final vote on the motion for a resolution

    Adopted 524–2–29

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

Versions, 8

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

  1. Adopted by Parliament12 Mar 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0082/2026 TA-10-2026-0082

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  2. Tabled for plenary11 Mar 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0159/2026 RC-10-2026-0159

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  3. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026 B-10-2026-0163

  4. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026 B-10-2026-0160

  5. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026 B-10-2026-0172

  6. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026 B-10-2026-0169

  7. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026 B-10-2026-0159

  8. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026 B-10-2026-0173

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0082/2026: Parliament's resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of President Bazoum and his wife by the junta in Niger and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026: This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum and calls for his immediate release, restoration of constitutional order, and respect for human rights.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026: This resolution condemns the 2023 military coup in Niger and calls for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026: Parliament condemns the 2023 military coup and the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum, calling for his immediate release and the restoration of constitutional order.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026: This resolution strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife by the military junta in Niger and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026: This resolution condemns the unlawful detention of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and calls for his immediate release, along with his family and others arbitrarily detained.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026: This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family by the junta in Niger, demanding their immediate and unconditional release.

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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-B10-0159/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0082/2026

    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 · 11 Mar 2026–12 Mar 2026

  1. 12 March 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 12 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026Adopted text TA10-0082/2026

  2. 11 March 2026

    Debated in plenary

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

    Sitting of 11 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2642
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Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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25 September 2026

Cite as

European Parliament (2026). “The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger”. Dossier, 12 March 2026. procId 2026-2642, reference 2026/2642(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2642 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2642(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2642 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2642,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-03-12},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2642}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2642},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2642, reference 2026/2642(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2642(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}