Extract from Commons debate on the February Adjournment - Feb 13
Friday, 14 February 2020 08:33
David Linden (Glasgow East) (SNP):...However, I remain deeply
concerned about the persecution of Christians in two countries in
particular —Nigeria and India. Open Doors reported at least 1,445
physical attacks and death threats against Christians
in India over a year. This is the country with which
Britain will soon seek a free trade agreement, and I seek
reassurance from the Government that, in their rush to conclude
that free trade agreement, human rights and freedom of...Request free trial
(Glasgow East)
(SNP):...However, I remain deeply concerned about the persecution
of Christians in two countries in particular —Nigeria and
India. Open Doors reported at least 1,445 physical
attacks and death threats against Christians
in India over a year. This is
the country with which Britain will soon seek a free trade
agreement, and I seek reassurance from the Government that, in
their rush to conclude that free trade agreement, human rights and
freedom of religion or belief will not be overlooked when they are
dealing with President Modi’s Government in the coming months.
Similarly, on the issue of Nigeria, let me again issue a plea to
Foreign Office Ministers in particular to do everything they can to
secure the release of Leah Sharibu, who has been held captive by
Boko Haram for two years. I happen to share a birthday with Leah
Sharibu. It was a privilege to stand with CSW colleagues to mark
that day last year, but I very much hope that I will not be doing
the same on 14 May this year, and that we will see Leah’s release
from captivity...
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