Update : US President Donald Trump has threatened military action in Nigeria, claiming the government is failing to protect Christians from Islamist militants. He said the US could deploy troops or launch airstrikes if the alleged killings continue, and warned that US aid could be cut.
However, groups monitoring violence say there is no evidence that Christians are being targeted more than Muslims, with both communities suffering from attacks by jihadist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as farmer–herder clashes in central Nigeria.
Nigeria’s government rejected Trump’s portrayal of the situation, insisting the security crisis affects people of all religions. A presidential adviser said Nigeria would welcome cooperation against insurgents but emphasized the nation’s sovereignty.
Trump designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” claiming without evidence that thousands of Christians are being killed. His comments sparked alarm in Nigeria, though officials downplayed the threat and expressed willingness to work with the US on security.
Despite Trump’s claims, analysts report that most victims of jihadist violence in Nigeria have been Muslims, and human rights groups say there is no indication of a Christian genocide.
However, groups monitoring violence say there is no evidence that Christians are being targeted more than Muslims, with both communities suffering from attacks by jihadist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as farmer–herder clashes in central Nigeria.
Nigeria’s government rejected Trump’s portrayal of the situation, insisting the security crisis affects people of all religions. A presidential adviser said Nigeria would welcome cooperation against insurgents but emphasized the nation’s sovereignty.
Trump designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” claiming without evidence that thousands of Christians are being killed. His comments sparked alarm in Nigeria, though officials downplayed the threat and expressed willingness to work with the US on security.
Despite Trump’s claims, analysts report that most victims of jihadist violence in Nigeria have been Muslims, and human rights groups say there is no indication of a Christian genocide.
Update : US President Donald Trump has threatened military action in Nigeria, claiming the government is failing to protect Christians from Islamist militants. He said the US could deploy troops or launch airstrikes if the alleged killings continue, and warned that US aid could be cut.
However, groups monitoring violence say there is no evidence that Christians are being targeted more than Muslims, with both communities suffering from attacks by jihadist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as farmer–herder clashes in central Nigeria.
Nigeria’s government rejected Trump’s portrayal of the situation, insisting the security crisis affects people of all religions. A presidential adviser said Nigeria would welcome cooperation against insurgents but emphasized the nation’s sovereignty.
Trump designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” claiming without evidence that thousands of Christians are being killed. His comments sparked alarm in Nigeria, though officials downplayed the threat and expressed willingness to work with the US on security.
Despite Trump’s claims, analysts report that most victims of jihadist violence in Nigeria have been Muslims, and human rights groups say there is no indication of a Christian genocide.
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