Nigerian Government Rejects US Claims of Religious Persecution
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations made by US President Donald Trump regarding widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria.
Trump stated that Nigeria would be added to the US Department of State's list of "Countries of Particular Concern".
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Trump's claims as "inaccurate and unreflective of the true security situation in Nigeria".
The ministry emphasized that religious freedom has not been impeded in Nigeria, and Christians have the freedom to practice their faith across the country.
This designation follows weeks of campaigns by Republican lawmakers for the US to sanction Nigeria for allegedly 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Nigeria was first designated a "Country of Particular Concern" in 2020, but this tag was withdrawn in 2021 under the Joe Biden administration.
Author's summary: Nigeria rejects US persecution claims.