Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Christian Persecution
TL;DR
President Trump instructed the U.S. Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria over the alleged killing of Christians, following Nigeria's designation as a country of particular concern for severe religious freedom violations. Nigeria responded by reaffirming its commitment to combating extremism and promoting diversity.
- Trump tells Defense Department to 'prepare for possible action' in Nigeria NBC News
- Trump threatens to deploy the military 'guns-a-blazing' to Nigeria Politico
- Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians Reuters
- Trump threatens to go into Nigeria ‘guns-a-blazing’ over attacks on Christians The Guardian
- Rap star Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for addressing persecution of Christians in Nigeria Fox News
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