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<p>The UK Government condemns all incidents of intercommunal violence in Nigeria;
these incidents have had devastating effects on communities of all faiths, including
Christians. We have made clear to the Nigerian authorities at the highest levels the
importance of protecting civilians, including ethnic and religious minorities, and
human rights for all.</p><p>In February, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Wilton
Park co-hosted a conference on 'Fostering Social Cohesion in Nigeria', exploring the
complex causes of conflict and possible solutions to help ease tensions and reduce
violence. A report has issued with recommendations, link here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y38l9xrc"
target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y38l9xrc</a>.</p><p>In June, I discussed intercommunal
violence in Nigeria with President Buhari's Chief of Staff. The British High Commissioner
and her team are increasing their diplomatic engagement with states affected by intercommunal
violence and met with NGOs working on reconciliation to discuss the situation and
the efforts they are taking to address it.</p><p>The UK Government will continue to
work with Nigeria to address the drivers of intercommunal violence in many states
and find solutions that meet the needs of all communities.</p>
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