Nigeria: Britain Probes Alleged Charity Funding for Boko Haram

11 September 2012

The British Charity Commission says it is investigating claims by a member of parliament that a UK charity has been involved in funding the Boko Haram sect.

MP Lord Alton wrote on 23 July to the UK Foreign Office minister Lord Howell, raising concerns over funding for the group from UK sources. In a letter of response dated 13 August, Lord Howell said the issue was brought to the attention of the Metropolitan Police and the Charity Commission.

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