PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Nigeria (29 October 2014)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour)
Answer
The Government has made clear to the Nigerian authorities, at all levels, that whilst we support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, we do not condone human rights violations. We have urged Nigeria to respond constructively to credible reports of human rights violations and to launch independent investigations. During his meeting with the Nigerian Foreign Minister in Abuja on 3 September, my Hon Friend the Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge MP), the Minister for Africa, underlined the importance we attach to the respect for human rights and the safeguarding of the civilian population.
Answered by:
Mr Tobias Ellwood (Conservative)
3 November 2014
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