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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Christians in Nigeria

Thursday 6 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Archbishop of Canterbury is aware of local tensions in Nigeria.
  • Ten of the Bishop of Truro's review recommendations have been or are being implemented.
  • Other recommendations from the Bishop of Truro's review are still under consideration.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Desmond Swayne Con Mid-Worcestershire
Context

Desmond Swayne asks about the Church's efforts to support persecuted Christians in Nigeria, highlighting recent attacks by Boko Haram and Islamist militia.

Question

What steps is the Church taking to assist persecuted Christians in Nigeria? Is the member satisfied with the progress in implementing the Bishop of Truro's findings?

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Archbishop of Canterbury is aware of local tensions in Nigeria. Ten of the Bishop of Truro's review recommendations have been or are being implemented; others are still under consideration. Our diplomats use these findings to engage with host Governments where there are abuses of freedom of religion or belief.

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