christian genocide

  1. What the US "Country of Particular Concern" Label Means for Nigeria

    Nigeria What the US "Country of Particular Concern" Label Means for Nigeria

    The Digest: The United States has redesignated Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC), a formal label for nations accused of severe religious freedom violations. This classification is a unique US diplomatic tool that can trigger a range of policy responses, from sanctions to public...
  2. Gunmen Attack Kaduna Church, Kill Pastor and Abduct 20 Worshippers

    Nigeria Gunmen Attack Kaduna Church, Kill Pastor and Abduct 20 Worshippers

    The Digest: Armed bandits have killed Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya of the United Church of Christ in Nigeria (HEKAN) and abducted over 20 worshippers in Farin Dutse, Kaduna State. The attack is the latest in a series targeting the local Christian community, highlighting a relentless cycle of...
  3. Trump Redesignates Nigeria as "Country of Particular Concern" Over Genocide Claims

    Nigeria Trump Redesignates Nigeria as "Country of Particular Concern" Over Genocide Claims

    The Digest: The United States, under President Donald Trump, has redesignated Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern," citing claims that Christianity faces an "existential threat" there. This move reinstates a diplomatic label removed by the Biden administration, escalating tensions over...
  4. CAN Accuses Presidency of Distortion, Reaffirms 'Christian Genocide' Claim

    Nigeria CAN Accuses Presidency of Distortion, Reaffirms 'Christian Genocide' Claim

    The Digest: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has publicly challenged the Presidency, accusing it of misrepresenting its stance on the killings of Christians. According to Vanguard, CAN insists the term "Christian genocide" accurately reflects the sustained violence, contradicting a...
  5. MURIC Rejects Christian Genocide Claims, Cites 6,000 Mosques Destroyed in North

    Nigeria MURIC Rejects Christian Genocide Claims, Cites 6,000 Mosques Destroyed in North

    The Digest: The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly rejected claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, countering that over 6,000 mosques have been destroyed in northern regions compared to 200 churches. The Islamic rights group accused Christian leaders of manipulating international...
  6. "No Christian Genocide in Nigeria," Information Minister Insists

    Nigeria "No Christian Genocide in Nigeria," Information Minister Insists

    The Digest: Information Minister Mohammed Idris has labeled claims of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria as foreign propaganda designed to undermine the country's unity. Speaking at the unveiling of the World Public Relations Forum in Abuja, the minister urged communication professionals to use...
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