Trump Warns Nigeria of Aid Cut and Military Action Over Christian Persecution
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President Donald Trump threatened to halt all U.S. aid to Nigeria and deploy troops unless the government stops Islamist militant violence against Christians, following the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom violations. Groups like Boko Haram have killed over 5,000 Christians in 2024, amid a conflict that has claimed more than 50,000 lives since 2010. Nigeria's government rejected the threats, highlighting its counterterrorism efforts and U.S. cooperation, while reactions range from support among Trump's allies to international concerns over escalation.
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