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Nigeria: Violence

Answer

The UK Government condemns all incidents of violence in Nigeria. In the North East, attacks by terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa, have had a devastating impact on local communities. We are committed to helping Nigeria tackle the threat and are providing funding and operational support to the Multi-National Joint Taskforce, which coordinates the military response to the conflict. We are also providing humanitarian and stabilisation assistance to support communities affected by the conflict. In other parts of Nigeria, incidents of intercommunal violence and criminality, including kidnaps, have also had a devastating impact on local communities.

In the South East, the UK Government is concerned by the increasing levels of violence. We encourage reconciliation between the many ethnic groups and communities that make up and contribute to the strength and diversity of Nigeria. All actors must do all they can to stop rising insecurity and violence. We are working with our partners in Nigeria to promote intercommunal and interfaith dialogue, and continue to call for solutions that address the underlying causes of violence. During my visit to Nigeria in April, I met with the President's Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, and Foreign Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, to discuss insecurity. I raised the importance of protecting all communities across Nigeria.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

13873

Session

2021-22

Subjects

Politics and government Violence Nigeria

Link

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