
The Digest:
Representative Riley Moore has formally asked the Trump administration to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern," alleging a "Christian genocide" and urging an immediate halt to all US arms sales to the country.
Key Points:
- US Representative Riley Moore has asked President Trump to label Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern."
- The designation is based on allegations of a "Christian genocide" within Nigeria.
- The lawmaker claims 7,000 Christians have been killed by "Muslim extremist groups" in 2025 alone.
- He cited attacks on churches and priests to support his call for sanctions.
- The letter urges an immediate halt to US arms sales to Nigeria.
- The Nigerian government has repeatedly dismissed these allegations as false and divisive.
- This echoes a previous designation under Trump that was reversed by the Biden administration.
Sources: Daily Post