Christian killings in Nigeria
Trump Threatens Military Intervention Over Alleged Christian Killings in Nigeria: Tensions Rise Between US and Nigerian Leadership
Nov 03, 2025 09:16 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has threatened potential military operations in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians, despite Nigerian officials asserting that violence affects both Christians and Muslims equally. This diplomatic tension emerges as experts confirm Nigeria's complex conflicts—including jihadist activity, criminal gangs, and farmer-herder disputes—claim victims across religious lines, contradicting claims of targeted Christian persecution.
Trump Threatens Potential US Military Intervention in Nigeria Over Christian Persecution
Nov 03, 2025 04:21 pm CST
President Donald Trump has indicated possible US military deployment or air strikes in Nigeria to address the persecution of Christians, following the country's addition to the "Countries of Particular Concern" list for religious freedom violations. Trump stated he "would not allow" the continued killing of Christians in the West African nation, raising international concerns about potential US military intervention in Africa's most populous country.