The Digest:
United States Senator Ted Cruz has accused Nigerian government officials of being "complicit in facilitating" attacks against Christians in Nigeria. Speaking at a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing on US counterterrorism strategy in Africa, Cruz claimed Nigeria records the highest number of Christians killed for their faith worldwide. He said since 2009, more than 50,000 Christians have been killed, with over 20,000 churches and schools destroyed. Former minister Lai Mohammed dismissed the claims as "fake news."
Key Points:
- Cruz linked part of the violence to Sharia law in some northern states.
- He introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025.
- A US State Department official said Nigeria has shown "positive steps," but more can be done.
- Lai Mohammed argued that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians.
- Mohammed said narratives of "Christian genocide" in Nigeria are inaccurate.
Sources: Vanguard News
