Summary
The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the escalating violence by Boko Haram in Nigeria, specifically condemning the kidnapping of schoolgirls and calling for their immediate release. It urges the Nigerian government to address root causes like poverty and corruption while ensuring human rights are respected during counter-terrorism efforts. 10 17.07.2014
Other
justice
economy
education
human rights
public safety
international relations
Key points
- Strong condemnation of Boko Haram's terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings and the mass kidnapping of schoolgirls.
- Immediate demand for the unconditional release of all abducted students from Chibok.
- Call for investigations into human rights violations and extrajudicial killings committed by government security forces.
- Urging the Nigerian government to address root causes of violence, such as widespread poverty, corruption, and unequal distribution of oil wealth.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria – recent attacks by Boko Haram
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, recent attacks by Boko Haram
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, recent attacks by Boko Haram
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, recent attacks by Boko Haram
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, recent attacks by Boko Haram
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, recent attacks by Boko Haram
Nigeria, recent attacks by Boko Haram
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