Iran Condemns Attack on Nigerian Shiite Mourners




TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned deadly attacks on Shiite Muslims attending religious mourning processions in Nigeria, stressing the Nigerian government’s responsibility to ensure security for people.

Following Wednesday’s attacks on Shiite mourners in Nigeria’s cities of Kaduna and Funtua, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi called for efforts to end “cruel and violent acts by extremist and Wahhabi-affiliated forces that are, unfortunately, either supported or ignored by the Nigerian police.”

He underscored the need for the perpetrators of the bloody shootings to be immediately arrested and brought to justice.

Qassemi also highlighted the Abuja government’s responsibility for protection of Shiite mourners and ensuring security of the religious rites.

At least nine Shiite mourners were killed in Kaduna and Futuna on Wednesday after troops opened fire on them at Ashura processions, an event marking the anniversary of martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam.


Tensions have been running high between the regime and Nigeria's Shiite Muslims who have been demanding the release of prominent cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky from prison.

The confrontation follows a spate of arrests over recent days of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, the mainstream Shiite group led by Sheikh Zakzaky.

The government has imposed a ban to prevent the movement’s supporters from attending ceremonies marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

devilson:
this is gettin serious,what is happening in middle east is finding its way to Nigeria nd some zombies keep hailing buhari,el-rufai Nd sunni Muslim to continue there genocide against innocent shites muslim

devilson:
this is gettin serious,what is happening in middle east is finding its way to Nigeria nd some zombies keep hailing buhari,el-rufai Nd sunni Muslim to continue there genocide against innocent shites muslim

PassingShot:
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Address issues based on facts.

The group has been outlawed and any procession embarked upon by them is an illegality. As such, security agencies can lawfully disperse them with minimal force.

I know you guys are wired to support anything and anyone having issues with the government of the day even though there is no sense in doing so.

Iran CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO NIGERIA under PMB. That much was told their president by Buhari himself the last time he tried to interfere.

PassingShot:
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Address issues based on facts.

The group has been outlawed and any procession embarked upon by them is an illegality. As such, security agencies can lawfully disperse them with minimal force.

I know you guys are wired to support anything and anyone having issues with the government of the day even though there is no sense in doing so.

Iran CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO NIGERIA under PMB. That much was told their president by Buhari himself the last time he tried to interfere.

PassingShot:
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Address issues based on facts.

The group has been outlawed and any procession embarked upon by them is an illegality. As such, security agencies can lawfully disperse them with minimal force.

I know you guys are wired to support anything and anyone having issues with the government of the day even though there is no sense in doing so.

Iran CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO NIGERIA under PMB. That much was told their president by Buhari himself the last time he tried to interfere.

CSTR2:
You world-views are very delusional.
Besides, why should a whole Sect of islam be banned and not the other?
The Sunni muslims have constituted the greatest damage and danger to Nigeria over the years than even the shittes. Why not ban Islam totally?
Afonjas sef and the way they think like paid lackeys. Sometimes I wonder if fela was truly from there.

PassingShot:

The sect is not banned but the IMN group and its gathering and procession. It doesn't stop any Shiite from being a Shiite or from practising his religion.

Evil always supporting evil. Why not adopt them as you adopted Dasuki?

Nonsense!

PassingShot:
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Address issues based on facts.

The group has been outlawed and any procession embarked upon by them is an illegality. As such, security agencies can lawfully disperse them with minimal force.

I know you guys are wired to support anything and anyone having issues with the government of the day even though there is no sense in doing so.

Iran CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO NIGERIA under PMB. That much was told their president by Buhari himself the last time he tried to interfere.

jmoore:
Muslims vs Muslims will divide this country.

CSTR2:
Evil Supporting Evil really?
What is more evil than oil-money funded soldiers blowing off the brains of fellow citizens on the streets because of difference in ideology? You are sick.
Sunni muslims are responsible for a majority of Nigeria's national security issues. Surely, we can find one or two groups there to ban.