Jean Echalier
Objective
Obtain a concrete commitment from France and the European Union to strengthen humanitarian aid and the protection of civilian populations in northeastern Nigeria, hard hit by a new jihadist attack. The aim is to accelerate international support to save lives and respond to the emergency.
On the night of January 28 to 29, a particularly deadly jihadist attack struck Borno State in Nigeria. Dozens of soldiers, workers, and civilians were killed in an ambush claimed by ISWAP, an armed group active in northeastern Nigeria for more than fifteen years.
This region lives in constant insecurity: over 40,000 deaths, two million displaced persons, entire villages emptied, infrastructure destroyed, and a Christian and Muslim population caught between armed groups and lacking sufficient protection. Mass kidnappings, including in places of worship, are increasing and fueling daily fear.
In the face of this new attack, we cannot remain mere spectators. The residents of northeastern Nigeria need genuine international support: enhanced humanitarian aid, protection of civilians, support to local authorities and organizations on the ground.
This petition calls on France and the European Union to act quickly to support the affected populations and to help prevent further tragedies.
Together, we can pressure for this forgotten crisis to finally receive the attention and resources it deserves.
