US Senator Ted Cruz has sharply criticized the Biden administration for allegedly turning a blind eye to what he describes as the ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. In a series of statements and social media posts, Cruz accused Nigerian officials of complicity in violence against Christians and called for stronger US intervention to address the crisis.
Cruz cited alarming figures, alleging that since 2009, tens of thousands of Christians have been killed, churches destroyed, and schools burned by Islamist militant groups such as Boko Haram and its affiliates. He has proposed the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which aims to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials believed to enable religious violence and to designate Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa Province as terrorist entities.
The Nigerian government and various local groups have rejected these claims as misleading and politically motivated. Nigeria’s Minister of Information Mohammed Idris described Cruz’s allegations as false and unsubstantiated, refuting the statistics on casualties and destruction. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has also clarified that the violence is complex and not solely targeted at Christians, warning against oversimplified narratives.
Despite the denials, Cruz remains vocal, accusing the Biden administration of neglecting the issue and failing to take meaningful action. He called on the US government to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” under international religious freedom laws to prompt increased scrutiny and support for victims.
The debate underscores the contentious and politically sensitive nature of Nigeria’s security challenges, religious tensions, and international relations, with critics demanding accountability and human rights protections while officials call for a nuanced understanding of the situation.
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