The world’s most populous black nation is currently facing a serious onslaught of allegations of religious persecution pressed forward by the world’s most powerful country. Washington recently declared Nigeria a country of concern due to its alleged incessant Christian genocide in the northern region of the country, predominantly populated by Muslims.
When a US president publicly declares that military options are being prepared against a sovereign state, it warrants close scrutiny. Donald Trump’s recent remarks alleging “genocide” against Christians in Nigeria and his directive for the US government to “prepare for fast” military action appear less about imminent strategy and more about symbolic leverage.
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