Motion text
That this House expresses grave concern for the safety of Leah Sharibu who is currently held hostage in Northern Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram; notes that Leah was abducted along with 110 girls when she was 14 on 19 February 2018; further notes that Leah is the only girl who remains in captivity due to her refusal to convert to Islam; condemns the barbarous acts of terrorism committed by Boko Haram through these abductions; expresses further condemnation that the al Barnawi faction of the Boko Haram terrorist group has executed one of three female humanitarian workers who were abducted in March and has subsequently threatened to kill Leah and the two remaining aid workers; congratulates and stands in solidarity with Leah for the bravery shown during such a terrifying ordeal; acknowledges the recent 200-hour protest to mark 200 days since Leah's abduction, organised by CSW UK outside the Nigerian High Commission; and calls on the Government to urgently and strongly call upon the government of Nigeria to expedite the release of Leah and other captives held by Boko Haram.
Signatures (16)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 October 2018
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
15 October 2018
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 October 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 October 2018
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
16 October 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 October 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 October 2018
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
23 October 2018
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 October 2018
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
16 October 2018
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2018
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2018
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 November 2018
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 October 2018
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 November 2018
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.