US Lawmakers Convene Briefing On Alleged Christian Persecution In Nigeria
The US House Appropriations Committee will hold a closed congressional briefing Tuesday on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, led by Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart. Experts from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and other groups will present evidence to lawmakers from Appropriations, Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services panels. The briefing will inform a comprehensive report for the White House, stemming from a directive under the Trump administration to investigate violence against Nigerian Christians. This comes as the US and Nigeria increase security cooperation through the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, focusing on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian safety. The timing suggests a potential link between religious persecution concerns and broader security partnerships.
