Thanks for contacting me about the religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The plight of Christians in Nigeria is particularly concerning and I welcome Britain’s commitment to promoting and protecting the fundamental right to freedom of religion around the world, including raising concerns about Christians at the UN. In January, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) announced £10.6 million in funding for 2016/17 projects focused on promoting human rights, including religious freedom.
Boko Haram’s attacks are often indiscriminate and it commits appalling atrocities against all those, including Christians, who do not follow their extremist views. Recent military successes in the northeast of Nigeria have driven Boko Haram from key towns, but they remain a serious threat. The Government is actively engaged in discussions with the Nigerian Government about how we can help it in the struggle against this terrorism. In February, the FCO raised the issue with the Nigerian Foreign Minister at the African Union summit, and a Minister also travelled to Nigeria to reiterate the UK’s support...
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