France utterly condemns the attacks carried out on August 15 at the entrance to a camp for displaced persons in the town of Mandarari in Borno State (Nigeria), which killed around 30 people and injured more than 80 others.

We extend our condolences to the bereaved and wish the injured a speedy recovery.

France takes this opportunity to denounce the other atrocities committed by Boko Haram around Lake Chad, notably the murders and kidnappings that have been perpetrated since the beginning of July in Nguéléwa (Niger). We pay tribute to the commitment of the security forces of the countries of the region in their efforts to combat terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin and renew our support for the joint multinational force created at the initiative of Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria and Chad.

Iran – Death penalty

France condemns the execution in Iran, on August 10, of Alireza Tajiki, a minor at the time of the events and at the time of his sentencing, and expresses its concerns about reports of the imminent execution of Mehdi Bohlouli, also sentenced to death when he was a juvenile.

This execution is contrary to the international commitments that Iran itself has signed on to, particularly the international Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is also a step backward with respect to the positive developments we have seen on human rights in Iran, most notably the Iranian Parliament's adoption of a law on August 13 limiting the scope of the death penalty.

France reiterates its unwavering opposition to the death penalty throughout the world and in all circumstances. It encourages Iran to continue its efforts and to establish a moratorium with a view to its abolition.