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<p>We are appalled by and condemn the escalating levels of violence, including executions,
instigated by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) in Northern Nigeria.
The targeting of Christians, including those from Plateau State, has tragically increased
in recent months, although the indiscriminate nature of the groups’ attacks continues
to have a devastating effect on all communities. The UK is providing a comprehensive
package of support to help tackle the crisis in the North East, including £300 million
of humanitarian support over five years (2018-2022).</p><p>We welcome President Buhari’s
condemnation of recent attacks in Plateau State. The British High Commission engages
closely with the federal government, state government, international partners and
the National Economic Council to help uphold the Nigerian Constitutional right to
freedom of religion, address the drivers of intercommunal violence and push for solutions
that meet the needs of all communities affected. To this end, the British High Commissioner
visited Plateau State in December 2019 and met with the Governor, Christian and Muslim
faith leaders, as well as Fulani communities. They all reported the tragic impact
of the violence and discussed the complex root causes. The Prime Minister raised concerns
about increasing levels of violence across Nigeria and discussed UK support with President
Buhari at the UK-Africa Investment Summit on 20 January.</p>
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