Summary
United States Senator Ted Cruz has accused Nigeria of allowing mass violence against Christians and introduced a bill to sanction Nigerian officials. He claims 50,000 Christians have died since 2009 and many churches and schools have been destroyed. Nigeria denies that Christians are specifically targeted, saying the violence affects many groups.
Key Facts
- Senator Ted Cruz accuses Nigeria of enabling violence against Christians.
- Cruz claims 50,000 Christians have been killed since 2009.
- He introduced a bill to sanction Nigerian officials for allegedly allowing this violence.
- Cruz's claims focus on the destruction of 18,000 churches and 2,000 schools.
- Nigeria’s government denies Christians are uniquely targeted by the violence.
- More than 10,000 people have been killed since May 2023 in Nigeria.
- Nigeria faces threats from groups like Boko Haram and criminal gangs.
- Republican Congressman Riley Moore also called for U.S. action against Nigeria over violence.
