H. Res. 147 (Introduced in House) — Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections.

(1)

condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks, particularly the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, especially women and girls, and the use of children as fighters and suicide bombers;

(2)

stands with—

(A)

the people of Nigeria in their right to live free from fear or intimidation by state or nonstate actors, regardless of their ethnic, religious, or regional affiliation;

(B)

the people of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger who are increasingly at risk of becoming victims of Boko Haram's violence; and

(C)

the international community in its efforts to defeat Boko Haram;

(3)

supports the Abuja Accord, and calls on candidates, party officials, and adherents of all political movements to comply with the code of conduct spelled out therein, by refraining from any rhetoric or action that seeks to demonize or delegitimize opponents, sow division among Nigerians, or otherwise inflame tensions;

(4)

condemns any and all abuses of civilians by security forces of the Government of Nigeria;

(5)

urges the Government of Nigeria to—

(A)

conduct timely, credible, transparent, and peaceful elections;

(B)

refrain from using security services for political purposes in connection with the elections;

(C)

prioritize the safety and security of Nigerians vulnerable to Boko Haram attacks;

(D)

implement a comprehensive, civilian security focused response to defeat Boko Haram that addresses political and economic grievances of citizens in the north;

(E)

improve the capacity and conduct of Nigeria's security forces, including respect for human rights, and take steps to hold accountable through a transparent process those members of the security forces responsible for abuses;

(F)

recognize that security forces are intended to protect the safety and security of all citizens equally; and

(G)

cooperate with regional and international partners to defeat Boko Haram;

(6)

urges all Nigerians to engage in the electoral process, to insist on full enfranchisement, and to reject inflammatory or divisive rhetoric or actions; and

(7)

reaffirms that the people of the United States will continue to stand with the people of Nigeria in support of peace and democracy.

Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections.

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