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<p>In North East Nigeria, terrorist groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State
West Africa have targeted both Christian and Muslim communities. Despite appalling
attacks on Christians, the majority of those killed have been Muslim. Additionally,
in many states across Nigeria incidents of intercommunal violence have affected Christian
and Muslim communities. While religion is a factor in some incidents of intercommunal
violence in Nigeria, the root causes are more complex and frequently relate to competition
over resources and criminality.</p><p>We continue to call on the Nigerian Government
to take urgent action to protect all communities affected by violence in Nigeria and
carry out full investigations to bring perpetrators to justice.</p><p>On 6 July, the
UK Government established the Global Human Rights sanctions regime by laying regulations
in Parliament under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This sanctions
regime gives the Government a powerful new tool to hold to account those involved
in serious human rights violations or abuses, including those who target individuals
on the grounds of their religion or belief. It is longstanding practice not to speculate
on future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce the impact of the designations.</p>
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