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<p>The Government condemns violence against civilians of all religions in Nigeria.
In the North East, terrorist groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa,
have abducted and killed individuals from Christian and Muslim communities. These
groups target all those who do not subscribe to their extremist views. We are deeply
concerned for the welfare of those still held in captivity by these groups. The UK
Government is providing a comprehensive package of humanitarian and stabilisation
assistance to support communities affected by the conflict. We are also concerned
by recent criminal attacks on schools in Northern Nigeria, which have targeted students
of all religions. We continue to raise these cases with the Nigerian Government.</p><p>Intercommunal
violence also has a devastating impact on affected communities. The underlying drivers
of violence are complex, and frequently relate to competition over resources and increasing
criminality. The Minister for Africa visited Nigeria in April and discussed increasing
insecurity across the country with the President’s Chief of Staff, Foreign Minister
and community leaders. We continue to encourage the Nigerian Government to take urgent
action to implement long-term solutions that address the root causes of violence.</p><p>
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