UN Envoy Michael Waltz Flags Attacks On Nigerian Christians As ‘Genocide

UN Envoy Michael Waltz Flags Attacks On Nigerian Christians As ‘Genocide.
Trump previously threatened military action and cutting aid.
Tinubu insists Nigeria protects religious freedom for all citizens.

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has warned that the continued killings of Christians in Nigeria amount to “genocide wearing the mask of chaos.”

He made the remarks at an event hosted by the United States Mission to the United Nations, where discussions centred on rising religious violence in Nigeria.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to FOX News, the forum highlighted longstanding concerns about targeted attacks on Christian communities. Waltz said, “There is a body of evidence, and you are going to hear that from our experts today that paints a very grim picture of disproportionate suffering among Christians, where, again, families are torn apart, clergy is repeatedly assassinated, and entire congregations, church congregations.

“Folks, we have an entire faith that is being erased. One bullet at a time, one torched Bible at a time.”

The lawmaker’s comments follow earlier threats from former US President Donald Trump, who vowed to send American troops “guns-a-blazing” to “completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are killing Christians.” Trump had also warned that Washington could halt aid to Nigeria if the violence persists.

Responding to the claims, President Bola Tinubu stated on 𝕏 that Nigeria is committed to protecting citizens of all faiths. He noted that his government has worked closely with Christian and Muslim leaders to strengthen peace and security nationwide.

He wrote, “The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians.

Attacks On Nigerian Christians As ‘Genocide

“Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so. Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it.”