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Continuing detention and risk of the death penalty for individuals in Nigeria charged with blasphemy, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu
Adopted
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
Motion for a resolution · Motion B-10-2025-0104
AI:What this decision does
Parliament adopted a resolution on the detention and death penalty risk for individuals charged with blasphemy in Nigeria, focusing on the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu.§1: source passage in the text The resolution calls on Nigerian authorities to release Sharif-Aminu, ensure his proper treatment, and repeal blasphemy laws, including the death penalty.§1: source passage in the text It also urges a moratorium on executions, condemns mob violence, and asks the Commission and member states to raise the case with Nigerian authorities.§1: source passage in the text
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How it got here
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 2 amendments (2 rejected). 8 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.