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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ruth Jones (Labour), on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 8 members in total.


Christian persecution in Borno State, Nigeria

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread Jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including a violent assault on an army base in New Marte, Borno State, by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province militants on 27 May 2025; further notes that while the attack was repelled by Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai, it resulted in the deaths of two soldiers; recognises the ongoing threat posed to Christian communities and military personnel in the region by extremist insurgencies; and calls on the UK Government and the Nigerian authorities to take more effective action to protect vulnerable communities and to bring those responsible to justice.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1494 
Session
2024-26
Other sponsors
Andrew George
Sammy Wilson
Brendan O'Hara
Jim Shannon
Desmond Swayne
Subjects
Nigeria Religious freedom Christianity
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk