President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom violations, citing thousands of Christian deaths attributed to radical Islamists.</span

Donald Trump

Truth Social

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom violations, citing thousands of Christian deaths attributed to radical Islamists.

The designation opens the door for potential sanctions against Nigeria, including restrictions on non-humanitarian aid, though it does not automatically impose penalties under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act.</span

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National Review

The designation opens the door for potential sanctions against Nigeria, including restrictions on non-humanitarian aid, though it does not automatically impose penalties under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act.

Nigeria joins other nations including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and Pakistan on the Countries of Particular Concern list, which identifies governments engaged in severe violations of religious freedom.</span

Al Jazeera

Daily Wire

Nigeria joins other nations including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and Pakistan on the Countries of Particular Concern list, which identifies governments engaged in severe violations of religious freedom.

Breitbart

Newsweek

Premium Times Nigeria

Congress pressure

FOX News

Data

The Nigerian government strongly rejected the allegations through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating the claims do not reflect the situation on the ground and that citizens of all faiths live peacefully together.</span

Punch Newspapers

Reuters

The Nigerian government strongly rejected the allegations through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating the claims do not reflect the situation on the ground and that citizens of all faiths live peacefully together.

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Trump directed Congressman Riley Moore and Chairman Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the matter and report back with recommendations for further action against Nigeria.</span

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Trump directed Congressman Riley Moore and Chairman Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the matter and report back with recommendations for further action against Nigeria.

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Nigeria was previously designated a Country of Particular Concern in 2020 during Trump's first term but had the designation removed in 2021 under the Biden administration to improve diplomatic relations.</span

Nigeria was previously designated a Country of Particular Concern in 2020 during Trump's first term but had the designation removed in 2021 under the Biden administration to improve diplomatic relations.

Trump Designates Nigeria Country of Concern for Religious Freedom

Trump Designates Nigeria Country of Concern for Religious Freedom

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