ArticleU.S. Congress Leaders Urge Nigeria’s President to Protect Christians Amid Spiralling Violence
U.S. lawmakers are urging President Donald Trump to pressure Nigeria’s government to protect its Christian population, citing rising violence in the country’s northern and central regions. While American legislators describe Nigeria as “the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian,” the Nigerian government strongly denies accusations of faith-based persecution, arguing that insecurity affects all citizens regardless of religion. The growing international scrutiny has sparked diplomatic tensions, with fears that potential U.S. sanctions could strain bilateral relations and inflame domestic divisions.
