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President Trump threatened military action in Nigeria over attacks on Christians, with the Pentagon preparing options. But the article argues his U.S. aid cuts are likely killing far more Nigerians than jihadi violence. Independent data shows far fewer religion-targeted deaths than some public figures claim, and both Christians and Muslims are victims amid wider insecurity. Humanitarian programs previously saved an estimated 270,000 Nigerian lives annually. Rather than an intervention that may waste money, the piece contends, restoring vaccines, AIDS treatment and food aid would save lives.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.