Nigeria has firmly rejected the U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a “Christian genocide,” calling the allegations false and dangerous amid Trump’s threats of possible military action in the country.
Trump said he was considering deploying U.S. troops or launching air strikes to stop what he described as “mass killings of Christians.” Nigerian officials, however, dismissed the claim, stressing that armed groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa target all faiths.
🇳🇬✉️ Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has formally rejected US claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country, calling the allegations misleading and inconsistent with available evidence. pic.twitter.com/3OvqQEgxtF
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“There is no Christian genocide in Nigeria,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. “Muslims, Christians, and traditional worshippers have all been victims.”
The government emphasized willingness to cooperate with the U.S. against terrorism but warned against any action violating Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Experts and rights groups also refuted Trump’s statements, calling them misleading and politically charged. Data from ACLED shows attacks in Nigeria affect both Muslims and Christians indiscriminately.
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