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‘Nigerian Christians bear brunt of persecution’ – Rep Moore asks Trump to act

Naija News • 3d ago
‘Nigerian Christians bear brunt of persecution’ – Rep Moore asks Trump to act
US Congressman, Rep Riley Moore, has insisted that Christians in Nigeria bear the overwhelming brunt of violent attacks for over two decades, calling for decisive American action and stronger bilateral conditions to address the crisis. Moore stated this on Thursday while speaking on what he described as escalating insecurity in Nigeria, adding that violence in the country affects people of all faiths. He, however, insisted that Christians were disproportionately targeted. He maintained that Christians were five times more likely to be killed than any other religious group, alleging that Fulani militias and terrorist groups frequently attack Christian communities. “Violence and insecurity in Nigeria affects people of all faiths, but Christians bear the overwhelming brunt of the attacks ...
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