Dame Emma Thompson, Annie Lennox, and other notable figures are urging UK ministers to hold Nigeria accountable as violence in the country increasingly mirrors patterns of genocide related to religious and political strife.
The Stop Nigeria Genocide campaign highlights a disturbing trend of systematic attacks on Christian communities in north-central Nigeria, with nearly 20,000 deaths recorded between 2020 and 2023.
As Nigeria celebrates its independence, the group warns of a rapidly deteriorating security situation, noting over 1,200 abductions in 2024 alone, significantly impacting women and children.
The ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis have led to mass displacement, with millions of children out of school and significant destruction of homes, schools, and worship places.
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