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US Threatens to Suspend Aid to Nigeria if It Tolerates Alleged 'Killing of Christians:' Official
US Threatens to Suspend Aid to Nigeria if It Tolerates Alleged 'Killing of Christians:' Official
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The United States threatens to suspend its aid to Nigeria if the country tolerates the "killing of Christians." 05.11.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The United States threatens to suspend its aid to Nigeria if the country tolerates the "killing of Christians.""If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the United States will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria," and could take additional measures, said White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.Previously, Donald Trump had accused the Nigerian government of crimes against Christians. He later stated he did not rule out sending troops to Nigeria.The allegations have been denied by Abuja. According to the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, there is no persecution of Christians in Nigeria; the main challenge is terrorism.
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US Threatens to Suspend Aid to Nigeria if It Tolerates Alleged 'Killing of Christians:' Official
08:09 05.11.2025 (Updated: 08:12 05.11.2025) The United States threatens to suspend its aid to Nigeria if the country tolerates the "killing of Christians."
"If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the United States will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria," and could take additional measures, said White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
Previously, Donald Trump had accused the Nigerian government of crimes against Christians. He later stated he did not rule out sending troops to Nigeria.
The allegations have been denied by Abuja. According to the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, there is no persecution of Christians in Nigeria; the main challenge is terrorism.
