The President of america, Donald J. Trump, has ordered an pressing investigation into what he described as “stories of Christian genocide” in Nigeria.
In a press release launched on his Reality Social account on Friday night, President Trump expressed deep concern over what he termed the “mass slaughter” of Christians by radical Islamist {groups} within the nation.
He introduced that Nigeria had been designated a “Nation of Explicit Concern” — a classification that indicators grave violations of spiritual freedom.
“Christianity is going through an existential threat in Nigeria. 1000’s of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are answerable for this mass slaughter,” Trump mentioned within the assertion.
“When Christians, or any such group, are slaughtered like is occurring in Nigeria — 3,100 versus 4,476 worldwide — one thing have to be performed! I’m asking Congressman Riley Moore, along with Chairman Tom Cole and the Home Appropriations Committee, to instantly look into this matter and report again to me,” he added.
The U.S. President confused that Washington wouldn’t stay silent within the face of ongoing violence towards Christian communities in Nigeria and different elements of the world.
“The US can not stand by whereas such atrocities are occurring in Nigeria and quite a few different international locations. We stand prepared, prepared, and capable of save our nice Christian inhabitants all over the world,” the assertion concluded.
Trump’s feedback have drawn widespread consideration globally, with analysts noting that his transfer may reignite worldwide scrutiny on Nigeria’s safety state of affairs, particularly the recurring assaults attributed to extremist {groups} and bandits within the nation’s northern and central areas.