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叠10鈥�0120/2025

Motion for a European 合法博彩网站 resolution on the continuing detention and risk of death penalty for individuals in Nigeria based on blasphemy charge, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu

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—听 having regard to its previous resolution on Yahaya Sharif Aminu in Nigeria,

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—听 having regard to the Constitution of Nigeria,

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—听 having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Nigeria is party,

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—听 having regard to the Samoa Agreement,

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—听 having regard to Rule 150(5) of its Rules of Procedure,

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1. whereas in March 2020 Nigerian singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu was accused of singing lyrics which were deemed to contain derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad; whereas he was arrested and charged with blasphemy; whereas his family faced harassment and persecution following his arrest;

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2. whereas in August 2020 Sharif Aminu was tried without legal representation and convicted for blasphemy; whereas he was sentenced by the Upper Sharia court in Kano State to death by hanging; whereas in January 2021 the Kano State High Court ordered a retrial;

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3. whereas in August 2022 the Court of Appeal issued a judgement confirming it considers the Sharia Penal Code to be compatible with the Nigerian constitution; whereas Sharif Aminu appealed to the Supreme Court in November 2022; whereas he is still awaiting a trial date for the appeal;

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4. whereas reports indicate his health has deteriorated and he is detained in unsuitable conditions without sufficient food, clothing, or medication;

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5. whereas blasphemy laws are a violation of international human rights commitments and stifle freedom of expression and of religion and belief; whereas accusations of blasphemy frequently lead to harassment, violence and in the most serious cases mob killing;

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6. whereas the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights restricts the use of capital punishment to only the most serious crimes; whereas death penalty sentences continue to be handed down in blasphemy cases in northern Nigerian states under Sharia law;

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1. Calls on the Nigerian authorities to immediately release Sharif Aminu and withdraw the blasphemy charges against him; insists that while he remains in detention his access to adequate food, clothing and medical treatment must be ensured;
2. Calls on the Supreme Court of Nigeria to ensure an expedited and fair appeals process, pending his release;

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3. Urges the Governor of Kano to refrain from signing any warrant for the execution of Sharif Aminu;

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4. Underlines the EU鈥檚 strong opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and without exception; reiterates its calls for the Government of Nigeria to immediately withdraw the use of capital punishment for blasphemy, and take steps towards full abolition;
5. Calls on the HR/VP and Member States to raise the case of Sharif Aminu in engagement with the Nigerian authorities;

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6. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the HR/VP, and the President, Government and 合法博彩网站 of Nigeria, and the Governor of Kano State.

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