Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party), on Thursday, 12 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 8 members in total.
Christian persecution in Niger State, Nigeria
That this House notes with extreme concern, reports of recent widespread jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including the violent invasion of Zagaga, Chibani, and Kuch communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State on 27 May 2025; further notes that the attacks resulted in the deaths of many villagers and the abduction of others; and calls on His Majesty’s Government and the Nigerian authorities to take more effective action to protect vulnerable communities and to bring to justice those responsible.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1447
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Andrew George
- Jim Shannon
- Ellie Chowns
- Gregory Campbell
- Graham Leadbitter
- Subjects
- Oppression Nigeria Violence Christianity
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2025-09-05 23:09:16 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/63837
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