On the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
B-10-2026-0356
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Patryk Jaki, Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, BertJan Ruissen, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Geadis Geadi, Carlo Fidanza, Jacek Ozdoba, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Ondřej Krutílek, Nikola Bartůšek, Marlena Maląg, Bogdan Rzońca, Alexandr Vondra, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Assita Kanko, Michał Dworczyk, Mariusz Kamiński, Alberico Gambino, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Waldemar Buda, Nicolas Bay, Marion Maréchal, Laurence Trochu, Guillaume Peltier, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Beatrice Timgren, Charlie Weimers, Dick Erixon
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This resolution condemns the massacre in Kawel village, Nigeria, and the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling on the Nigerian Government to investigate, prosecute, and enhance security measures.¶¶¶ It urges Nigeria to address internally displaced persons and reaffirms support for freedom of religion, asking the EU Special Envoy to focus on Christians in Nigeria.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the massacre in Kawel village and expresses condolences and solidarity.¶
- Condemns continuing persecution, violence, and targeted killings of Christians, including attacks on schools in Borno state.¶
- Calls on the Nigerian Government to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the Kawel massacre and other atrocities.¶
- Calls for reinforced counter-terrorism operations against Fulani militants, especially in the Middle Belt, and against Boko Haram and ISWAP, with early warning systems and international cooperation.¶
- Urges Nigeria to provide shelter for internally displaced persons and prioritize their safe return.¶
- Reiterates support for freedom of religion and calls on Nigerian authorities to safeguard it.¶
- Calls on the EU Special Envoy for freedom of religion to pay attention to Christians in Nigeria.¶
Who is affected
- Christians in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State and the Middle Belt, who face violence and persecution.¶¶¶
- The Nigerian Government, which is called on to investigate, prosecute, and enhance security.¶¶
- Internally displaced persons in Nigeria, who need shelter and safe return.¶
- The EU Special Envoy for freedom of religion, who is asked to focus on Nigeria.¶