Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan — Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries, has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to take immediate and decisive action in response to reports of violence and persecution affecting Christian communities in Nigeria. He called for greater international attention, accountability for those responsible for attacks, and stronger measures to protect vulnerable communities facing religiously motivated violence.
Human rights advocates and organizations campaigning against the persecution of Christians have raised concerns over continuing attacks, killings, and abductions affecting Christian communities and other civilians in Nigeria. Reported incidents have included attacks on churches, the killing of religious leaders, and the abduction of worshippers and children by armed groups, prompting renewed calls for stronger international action to protect vulnerable communities and uphold freedom of religion or belief.
Sardar Mushtaq Gill expressed deep concern over the ongoing insecurity and said that repeated attacks against Christian communities represent a serious human rights challenge affecting the fundamental rights to life, security, and freedom of religion or belief.
"The international community must not ignore the suffering of innocent civilians who are targeted because of their faith," Gill said. "Every person has the right to worship freely and live without fear of violence or persecution. Those responsible for attacks against civilians must be held accountable."
Gill urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to give urgent attention to reported violations of religious freedom, encourage effective protection measures for vulnerable communities, support impartial investigations, and promote accountability for those responsible for acts of violence.
He also called on governments, international institutions, and humanitarian organizations to assist victims and affected families while strengthening efforts to protect religious minorities and uphold internationally recognized human rights.
Pastor Imran Amanat, Head of LEAD Ministries, also condemned the continuing violence affecting Christians in Nigeria and called for increased international awareness. He said that repeated attacks on Christian communities, churches, and worshippers represent what he described as "a genocide against Christians in Nigeria" and attributed the violence to terrorist organizations, including ISIS-linked groups and other Islamist extremist groups operating in the region.
"The systematic targeting of Christian communities because of their faith is a serious human rights concern that requires urgent global attention," Pastor Amanat said. "The world cannot remain silent while innocent families suffer from fear, displacement, and violence. We call upon the international community to take meaningful action to protect vulnerable communities and ensure that those responsible for atrocities are held accountable."
Sardar Mushtaq Gill further called for stronger international monitoring of violations of freedom of religion or belief, increased humanitarian assistance for victims of violence, and coordinated global efforts to confront terrorism while protecting fundamental human rights. He urged churches, human rights defenders, religious leaders, and concerned citizens around the world to advocate for greater international action on behalf of persecuted Christians.
Pastor Imran Amanat, Head of LEAD Ministries, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to advocating for persecuted Christians and other victims of religious violence. He urged governments, international institutions, and civil society organizations to work together to defend human dignity, promote accountability, and protect the right of all people to practice their faith freely and safely.
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