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Minister for Africa condemns Boko Haram attacks

Minister James Duddridge responds to the recent Boko Haram bomb attacks in Nigeria and reiterates UK support to the Nigerian government.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and James Duddridge
• Published: 29 December 2015

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On the 27th and 28th December, Boko Haram conducted a number of attacks in Nigeria, killing and injuring many civilians. In response, James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, said:

Boko Haram attacks on civilians in recent days, some of whom were at prayer in a mosque, show a contemptible disregard for human life. I utterly condemn them. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives or were injured. The UK continues to support the Nigerian authorities as they fight terrorism and to provide aid to those suffering because of Boko Haram’s actions.

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Published 29 December 2015