Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
TA-10-2026-0268 · P10_TA(2026)0268 · PE783.408
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This resolution condemns the June 2026 attack on Kawel village in Plateau State, Nigeria, which killed dozens of Christians, and deplores the wider violence in the Middle Belt.¶¶ It urges Nigerian authorities to investigate the massacre, strengthen counterterrorism, improve civilian protection, and address underlying socio-economic and ecological factors.¶¶¶ It calls for a national dialogue, reaffirms commitment to freedom of religion, and asks the EU Special Envoy to focus on persecuted Christians in Nigeria.¶¶¶ It also urges the Nigerian Government to address the situation of internally displaced persons.¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns all violence against civilians in Kawel and the Middle Belt, deplores the impact on women and girls, and denounces the rise in abductions.¶
- Urges Nigerian federal and state authorities to conduct a thorough, transparent, and independent investigation into the Kawel massacre to end impunity.¶
- Calls on the Nigerian Government to strengthen counterterrorism operations against armed militants, including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province.¶
- Calls on the Nigerian Government to remedy intelligence failures, improve early-warning sharing, strengthen civilian protection, invest in mediation, and implement sustainable land management.¶
- Supports efforts for a meaningful national dialogue to tackle violence and address socio-economic factors linked to attacks.¶
- Reaffirms commitment to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.¶
- Calls on the EU Special Envoy for freedom of religion to pay attention to the situation of Christians and all persecuted religious communities in Nigeria.¶
- Urges the Nigerian Government to provide adequate shelter for internally displaced persons and prioritize their safe return.¶
Who is affected
- Christian communities in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State and the Middle Belt, who face violence and persecution.¶¶
- Nigerian federal and state authorities, who are urged to investigate and protect civilians.¶¶
- Internally displaced persons in Nigeria, who need shelter and safe return.¶
- EU Special Envoy for freedom of religion, who is asked to focus on Nigeria.¶