The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz
The security crisis in Nigeria is complex, yet it has a significant religious dimension.
A dispute has arisen between Sen. Cruz and Nigerian government officials over two key issues: whether certain officials are collaborating with Boko Haram jihadists, making the Nigerian government indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians, and how to characterize the current security situation in the country.
- Sen. Cruz claims that Nigerian officials are in cahoots with Boko Haram, which was designated an Entity of Particular Concern (EPC) in December 2023.
- The characterization of the security situation as religious is disputed, given that Boko Haram's victims include Christians, Muslims, and others.
if Boko Haram has it in for Christians only, why kill Muslims as well?
Author's summary: Nigeria's security crisis has a complex religious dimension.