Marc Botenga

Marc Botenga

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Marc Botenga is a Belgian politician and member of the European Parliament, known for his advocacy on social justice and human rights issues. Recently, he has been vocal regarding the European Union's response to Rwanda's actions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, criticizing their decisions as inadequate and emphasizing the need for stronger action against the exploitation of natural resources in the region.

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Marc Botenga has sharply criticized European defense policy, accusing the European Union of destabilizing the Sahel to secure access to its vast mineral resources.

Déstabilisation du Sahel : un eurodéputé belge accuse l’Union européenne de maintenir des visées militaires dans la région afin de continuer à exploiter ses ressources.
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-22
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Botenga pointed out the lack of accountability for Israel's actions in Gaza.

Son dakika... Trump’tan Hamas mesajı: Hala umut var
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-10-21
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Belgian left-wing MEP Marc Botenga criticized Szłapka for laughing during a serious debate about Palestinian deaths.

Who is Adam Szłapka? The Polish minister who faced backlash for giggling during EP debate on Gaza war
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-17
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Marc Botenga is a Belgian member of the European Parliament who criticized the EU's response to Rwanda.

Rwanda faces growing threat of sanctions over its Congo actions
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-24
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