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Leah Sharibu

Question for Foreign and Commonwealth Office

UIN HL13965, tabled on 25 February 2019

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Nigeria about the continued imprisonment of Leah Sharibu, following the anniversary of her captivity; and what response they received.

Answered on

7 March 2019

​The UK repeatedly calls for the release of all those abducted by Boko Haram and IS-West Africa including Leah Sharibu. We continue to use our public messaging and extensive engagement with the Government of Nigeria to secure their urgent release. The Government of Nigeria have assured us that they are making all efforts to secure her return.

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