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25 May

What Steps Are Being Taken By The UK Government To Tackle The Humanitarian And Security Crisis In Nigeria?

The UK has urged the Nigerian Government to adopt long-term solutions that seek to address the underlying factors, largely criminality and competition over resources, while promoting human rights for all. In addition, since 2017, £425 million worth of humanitarian aid has supported 1.5 million people in North-East Nigeria. The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) […]

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25 May

How Safe/Democratic Are Elections In Nigeria? Will The Electoral Amendment Act Make A Difference?

Elections in Nigeria are a flashpoint for violence and conflict. It is thus not a surprise to see Nigeria scoring low on Freedom House’s index, indicating that the country is ‘partly free.’ The Presidential elections in 2019 were particularly troubling, with Freedom House concluding it was “…marred by irregularities.” In response, the UK Government has […]

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25 May

What Assessment Has The UK Government Made On Factors Driving Conflict Throughout Nigeria?

The UK Government have voiced their concerns and strongly condemned rising insecurity across Nigeria, including the Middle Belt region. They recognise the intercommunal aspect of these violent episodes, as well as the impact they’re having on both Christian and Muslim communities. Religious identity is acknowledged as a cause in some cases; however, the driving factor […]

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24 May

How Much Progress Is The UK Making On Implementing The 2019 Bishop Of Truro Recommendations Concerning Persecuted Christians Globally?

Yes. The UK government has, in responding to various written questions, acknowledged full awareness of the security challenges in Nigeria. HMG often expresses concern and does make condemnation statements about the various atrocities. In 2021, The British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing (British High Commissioner to Nigeria since 2018) wrote about her grave […]

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24 May

How Linked Are The Various Jihadist Groups Across Africa And Across The World?

The various known Jihadist groups are known to have different localised command structures however they are all tied together by a common purpose and are known to be increasingly cooperating together. The Islamic State which is also referred to as ISIS has various cells and affiliates operating in different parts of the world e.g. ISWAP […]

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24 May

Does The UK Govt Recognise The Atrocities In Nigeria?

Yes. The UK government has, in responding to various written questions, acknowledged full awareness of the security challenges in Nigeria. HMG often expresses concern and does make condemnation statements about the various atrocities. In 2021, The British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing (British High Commissioner to Nigeria since 2018) wrote about her grave […]

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24 May

How Effective Is HMG Being In Addressing The Security Challenges In Nigeria?

The British government does not have direct responsibility for addressing the security crisis in Nigeria as Nigeria is its own independent sovereign state however the UK does have a moral responsibility as a leading nation of the commonwealth, as a fellow independent nation in our inter-connected world which the UK has peaceful and cooperative diplomatic […]

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