U.S. Congress Highlights Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria
At a recent U.S. congressional hearing, lawmakers spotlighted alleged genocide and violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria, urging the Nigerian government to strengthen religious freedom, prosecute perpetrators, and secure lives and property. Congressman Riley Moore met Nigeria’s NSA Nuhu Ribadu and security chiefs in Washington, pressing for counterterrorism, security aid, and protection for vulnerable communities. U.S. State Department officials stressed that thousands of Christians have been killed over two years, citing attacks by Fulani militants and Boko Haram, and warned of humanitarian catastrophe if violence continues unchecked. President Trump and Congress pledged serious resolve to end religiously motivated violence and urged Nigeria to cooperate in joint response efforts. Bishop Wilfred Anagbe called Nigeria “the deadliest place to be a Christian,” with attacks intensifying and little accountability, risking the near-erasure of Christianity in affected regions. Nigerian officials discussed security challenges and […]
