Nigerian Govt Dismisses U.S. Claims of Religious Persecution
The Nigerian government has rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria.
Trump stated that Nigeria would be added to the Department of State's list of "Countries of Particular Concern." However, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described this claim as inaccurate, stating that extremist groups are not killing thousands of Christians on a large scale.
According to the ministry, religious freedom has not been impeded in Nigeria, and Christians have the freedom to practice their faith across the country.
The designation comes after weeks of campaigns by Republican lawmakers for the U.S. to sanction Nigeria for allowing the "persecution of Christians."
Nigeria was first designated a "Country of Particular Concern" in 2020, but this tag was withdrawn in 2021 under the Joe Biden administration.
Nigeria's religious freedom has not been impeded.
Author's summary: Nigeria rejects US claims.
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