Written questions

Nigeria: Armed Conflict

2026-06-07 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL727 · Official question

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of reports of genocide in Plateau State, Nigeria, whether they have considered such reports in light of their obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide; and what ac

Answer

On the security situation in Nigeria, I refer the Noble Lord to my statement to the House on 27 November 2025 (HLWS1104). On the claims from the Governor of Plateau State, the Noble Lord is aware that it is the long-standing policy of the UK Government th...