“Punished For Supporting Gaza” Nigeria Rejects Claims Of Christian Genocide By Jihadists | VERTEX

Nigeria is facing renewed scrutiny over targeted violence against Christian communities, with advocacy groups warning of escalating persecution in the Middle Belt. Reports from organisations such as Open Doors claim thousands of Christians have been killed, churches destroyed, and entire communities displaced, describing the country as one of the world’s most dangerous places for Christians. However, the Nigerian government rejects the framing of a “Christian genocide,” stressing that violence from jihadist groups like Boko Haram, ISWAP and Fulani militants impacts all faiths. Officials argue that portraying insecurity as religiously one-sided oversimplifies a complex crisis rooted in politics, ethnicity, and land disputes. Meanwhile, former minister Femi Fani-Kayode claims Western powers are politicising the issue to punish Nigeria for opposing Israel’s actions in Gaza. With contested narratives and incomplete data, analysts say the crisis requires careful monitoring, protection of civilians, and avoidance of sectarian framing.

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00:20 - “CHRISTIANS ARE GRADUALLY BEING WIPED OUT”
03:07 - “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN”
06:37 - “BEING PUNISHED FOR SUPPORTING GAZA”

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