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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2800(RSP))

On the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre

B-10-2026-0352

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich, Petr Bystron, Marc Jongen

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This resolution condemns the Kawel village massacre and the broader persecution of Christians in Nigeria, urging the Nigerian government to protect citizens and reform security, and calling on the EU to support security sector reform.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the Kawel village massacre as part of a systematic pattern of Islamist violence and persecution of Christian communities.
  2. Expresses deep concern about increasing attacks by Muslim Fulani militia against Christians in the Middle Belt and South, including burning homes and churches, kidnapping, rape, and murder.
  3. Reaffirms that the Nigerian government has primary responsibility for protecting its citizens.
  4. Notes with concern the few investigations and prosecutions of Islamist groups and the failure of the Nigerian government to ensure justice and accountability.
  5. Calls on Nigeria to address corruption and governance failures, strengthen police and justice, and reform security and intelligence to fight Islamist terrorist groups.
  6. Emphasises that a stable and secure Nigeria is essential for European security and for preventing root causes of irregular migration.
  7. Calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to prioritise security sector support to Nigeria within EU-Africa partnerships.

Who is affected

  • Christian communities in Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt, who face violence and persecution.
  • The Nigerian government, which is called on to protect citizens and reform security and justice systems.
  • The European Commission and the European External Action Service, which are asked to prioritise security sector support to Nigeria.

Figures and deadlines

  • At least 23 Christians killed in the Kawel village massacre on 21 June 2026.