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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Ope Adetayo

Trump said ‘radical Islamists’ are killing Christians in Nigeria. What’s the truth?

Donald Trump declared on Friday that Christianity in Nigeria faces an “existential threat,” announcing the West African country's inclusion on a State Department watch list for “countries of particular concern.”

This has been a push Senator Ted Cruz has been pushing for due to alleged “severe violations” of religious freedom in Nigeria. This designation, which currently applies to nations such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China, could lead to U.S. sanctions.

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