Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Help Nigeria's Christians
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**Urgent Appeals for Action: Christian Leaders Push Trump to Address Nigeria’s Crisis**
In a powerful show of unity, thirty-five prominent Christian leaders have issued a clarion call to former President Donald Trump, urging him to reclassify Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) amid a grim humanitarian crisis that has seen thousands of Christians targeted and killed by Islamist militias.
Since 2009, the violence against Christians in Nigeria has escalated alarmingly, with an estimated 52,000 lives claimed and over 20,000 churches attacked—figures that underscore a systematic campaign of oppression against religious minorities.
The signatories of the letter, including well-respected figures like Nina Shea from the Hudson Institute and Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, articulated deep concerns about the Nigerian government’s failure to protect its citizens' right to freedom of religion.
“Christians in Nigeria are facing an unprecedented threat to their existence,” the coalition stated. They highlighted the increasing reliance on Islamic blasphemy laws enforced by the Nigerian government, which serve to intimidate and punish various religious groups, particularly Christians.
With Muslim Fulani herders and groups like Boko Haram perpetuating violence against Christian communities—often accompanied by grisly acts of murder and terrorism—the situation has reached levels that some describe as genocidal. Eyewitness accounts portray horrific scenes where entire families have been slaughtered in their villages, and survivors have found their homes burned and their lands seized.
Critics of the current U.S. administration, particularly those familiar with Trump’s previous policies, argue that the lack of CPC status has led to the emboldenment of these terror groups. In 2020, Trump’s administration had designated Nigeria as a CPC, thereby allowing for the implementation of economic sanctions to press the Nigerian government into protecting its citizens. However, this designation was rescinded by the Biden administration shortly after Trump left office.
Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach, who coordinated the coalition's letter, emphasized the urgency of reinstating the CPC status to exert real pressure on the Nigerian government. “The evidence of genocide is overwhelming,” she stated, calling for immediate action to uphold international standards of religious freedom.
This appeal emerges against a backdrop of increasing vulnerability for Christians in Nigeria, with reports of mass killings and kidnappings becoming all too frequent. The imminent decision regarding Nigeria’s CPC status could play a critical role in determining the future safety of countless Nigerian Christians.
As discussions regarding this critical designation unfold, the coalition’s call is a reminder of the urgent need to stand in solidarity with those facing persecution worldwide. The hope is that with renewed leadership, as embodied by Trump, there will be a commitment to protecting the oppressed and holding accountable those who perpetrate violence under the guise of religious supremacy.
Sources:
harbingersdaily.com
thegatewaypundit.com
thegatewaypundit.com
In a powerful show of unity, thirty-five prominent Christian leaders have issued a clarion call to former President Donald Trump, urging him to reclassify Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) amid a grim humanitarian crisis that has seen thousands of Christians targeted and killed by Islamist militias.
Since 2009, the violence against Christians in Nigeria has escalated alarmingly, with an estimated 52,000 lives claimed and over 20,000 churches attacked—figures that underscore a systematic campaign of oppression against religious minorities.
The signatories of the letter, including well-respected figures like Nina Shea from the Hudson Institute and Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, articulated deep concerns about the Nigerian government’s failure to protect its citizens' right to freedom of religion.
“Christians in Nigeria are facing an unprecedented threat to their existence,” the coalition stated. They highlighted the increasing reliance on Islamic blasphemy laws enforced by the Nigerian government, which serve to intimidate and punish various religious groups, particularly Christians.
With Muslim Fulani herders and groups like Boko Haram perpetuating violence against Christian communities—often accompanied by grisly acts of murder and terrorism—the situation has reached levels that some describe as genocidal. Eyewitness accounts portray horrific scenes where entire families have been slaughtered in their villages, and survivors have found their homes burned and their lands seized.
Critics of the current U.S. administration, particularly those familiar with Trump’s previous policies, argue that the lack of CPC status has led to the emboldenment of these terror groups. In 2020, Trump’s administration had designated Nigeria as a CPC, thereby allowing for the implementation of economic sanctions to press the Nigerian government into protecting its citizens. However, this designation was rescinded by the Biden administration shortly after Trump left office.
Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach, who coordinated the coalition's letter, emphasized the urgency of reinstating the CPC status to exert real pressure on the Nigerian government. “The evidence of genocide is overwhelming,” she stated, calling for immediate action to uphold international standards of religious freedom.
This appeal emerges against a backdrop of increasing vulnerability for Christians in Nigeria, with reports of mass killings and kidnappings becoming all too frequent. The imminent decision regarding Nigeria’s CPC status could play a critical role in determining the future safety of countless Nigerian Christians.
As discussions regarding this critical designation unfold, the coalition’s call is a reminder of the urgent need to stand in solidarity with those facing persecution worldwide. The hope is that with renewed leadership, as embodied by Trump, there will be a commitment to protecting the oppressed and holding accountable those who perpetrate violence under the guise of religious supremacy.
Sources:
harbingersdaily.com
thegatewaypundit.com
thegatewaypundit.com
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