National Assembly complex in Abuja

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong statement addressing the recent surge in terrorist attacks across the region, including Nigeria, while firmly rejecting claims that these acts constitute genocide.

In a statement released on Tuesday by the West African bloc, the regional body said it wishes to draw the attention of partners and the international community as a whole to the growing level of violence that terrorist groups of different colouration have perpetrated in some countries in the West African region, including Nigeria.

ECOWAS highlighted that these attacks indiscriminately target civilians of all faiths and backgrounds.

Addressing misinformation circulating in public discourse, ECOWAS categorically denied that the violence constitutes a genocide against any particular religious group.

The regional bloc called on the United Nations and other international partners to continue supporting member states in countering violent extremism.

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