The Kawel Massacre and the European Parliament’s Response to Nigeria’s Christian Persecution
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the June 2026 Kawel village massacre in Nigeria’s Plateau State, demanding an end to impunity, strengthened civilian protection, and EU Special Envoy engagement on freedom of religion or belief. The text addresses the intersection of ethnic-religious tensions, resource conflicts, and extremist violence affecting Christian communities in the Middle Belt.

