President Donald Trump has reversed a Biden administration decision by designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act, citing severe violations including thousands of Christian deaths by radical Islamist groups and Fulani militias.
Advocacy reports show Nigeria accounts for nearly 70% of global faith-related killings, with over 7,000 Christians killed this year in attacks on farming communities in the Middle Belt.
U.S. officials praised the move for addressing government inaction, while some Nigerian figures expressed concerns over potential strains in bilateral relations and aid restrictions.
