The skyline of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria on Nov. 20, 2024. Olympia De Maismont/AFP via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of State on Monday designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” following President Donald Trump’s warning that he could deploy military assets to the West African country over the persecution of Christians.In a notice, the department noted that Trump on Oct. 31 designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” described as a nation that has “systematic, ongoing, egregious violations of religious freedom.”
US Designates Nigeria Country of Particular Concern
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