Geneva, Nov 25, 2025 (AFP) - UN urges Nigeria to take 'all lawful measures' to halt kidnappings

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2025-11-25

The United Nations on Tuesday condemned a surge in mass kidnappings in north-central Nigeria, calling on the authorities to take urgent steps to halt the attacks and bring perpetrators to justice. "We urge the Nigerian authorities -- at all levels -- to take all lawful measures to ensure such vile attacks are halted and to hold those responsible to account," UN rights office spokesman Thameen Al-Kheetan told reporters in Geneva, calling for "prom......

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