The Digest:
Thirty-one members of the US Congress have commended President Donald Trump for reinstating Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern,” framing the move as a “bold and moral step” against what they term a “growing Christian genocide,” a characterization the Nigerian government firmly rejects.
Key Points:
- Thirty-one US lawmakers endorsed Trump's CPC designation for Nigeria.
- They described the decision as a "bold and moral step," offering hope to Christians.
- House Majority Whip Tom Emmer called Trump a leader "unafraid to defend people of faith."
- Rep. Chris Smith stated it restores a designation "wrongly lifted" by the prior administration.
- The lawmakers urged the use of every diplomatic tool to protect Nigerian Christians.
- The Nigerian government maintains the crisis is driven by banditry and insurgency, not religion.
- Minister Mohammed Idris attributed the US stance to "misrepresentation and misinformation."
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria,
