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<p>The Government is committed to working closely with Nigeria and the international
community to tackle the threat posed by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram. At the
London Ministerial meeting on 12 June, the former Secretary of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend, the Member for Richmond (Yorks) (Mr Hague),
announced a substantial new package of UK military, intelligence and development support
to Nigeria. This package is being delivered in Nigeria and includes tactical training
and advice to Nigerian units deployed against Boko Haram. This year, the Department
for International Development doubled investment in north east Nigeria conflict resolution
programmes to help make communities safer.</p><p>We believe that more than 3,000 people
have been killed by Boko Haram this year. The UN assesses that the violence in Borno,
Yobe and Adamawa states has displaced 1.5 million people. Boko Haram has targeted
both Christian and Muslim communities and sites, including churches, but reliable
information on how many is not available. The UK welcomes recent reports of gains
by the Nigerian Armed Forces as they seek to push back Boko Haram in north east Nigeria.</p>
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