On the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
B-10-2026-0355
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Miriam Lexmann, Wouter Beke, Jan Farský, Łukasz Kohut, Ondřej Kolář, Andrey Kovatchev, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Reinhold Lopatka, David McAllister, Liudas Mažylis, Eleonora Meleti, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Ana Miguel Pedro, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Jessica Polfjärd, Davor Ivo Stier, Tomas Tobé, Matej Tonin, Inese Vaidere, Loránt Vincze, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Isabel WiselerLima, Marta Wcisło, Tomáš Zdechovský, Željana Zovko
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The resolution condemns the massacre of Christians in Kawel village, Nigeria, and denounces ongoing violence affecting communities, including Christians.¶¶ It calls on Nigerian authorities to investigate, prosecute, strengthen security, uphold freedom of religion, and support national dialogue.¶¶¶ It also calls for increased EU support for victims and prioritising freedom of religion in EU-Nigeria dialogue.¶
Key points
- Condemns in the strongest possible terms the massacre of Christians in Kawel village and expresses condolences.¶
- Denounces ongoing violence in parts of Nigeria, including attacks, killings, kidnappings, forced displacement, and destruction of churches.¶
- Calls on the Nigerian Federal Government to launch an independent investigation into the Kawel massacre and prosecute those responsible.¶
- Urges Nigerian authorities to strengthen security and ensure effective protection for Christian and other vulnerable communities.¶
- Supports efforts for a national dialogue to tackle violence and address socio-economic factors linked to attacks.¶
- Calls on Nigerian authorities to uphold freedom of religion or belief and ensure Christians can worship safely.¶
- Calls for increased EU support for victims of religious persecution and prioritising freedom of religion in EU political dialogue with Nigeria.¶
Who is affected
- Christians in Nigeria, particularly in Kawel village and Plateau State, who face persecution and violence.¶¶
- Nigerian authorities, who are urged to investigate, protect, and uphold freedom of religion.¶¶¶
- The EU, which is called on to increase support and prioritise freedom of religion in dialogue with Nigeria.¶
Figures and deadlines
- At least 28 Christians killed in the attack on Kawel village.¶