Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 64408
Nigeria: Religious Freedom
Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 6 August 2025
Question
Sammy Wilson
Democratic Unionist Party — East Antrim
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Nigerian counterpart on the killing of over 200 Christians in Yelewata on 19 June 2025; and what diplomatic steps he is taking to help
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerWhile the Foreign Secretary has not yet discussed the violent attacks in Yelewata with his Nigerian counterpart, UK officials have been actively engaging on broader security issues in Benue State. On 10 June, UK officials met the Member of the House of Re...
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