US Congress Split Over Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria

Washington The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee held a Thursday hearing after President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged attacks on Christians. Senior State Department official Jonathan Pratt told lawmakers administration is drafting a comprehensive strategy that could include sanctions, diplomatic pressure, economic measures, security cooperation and Pentagon involvement. Lawmakers, religious leaders and officials disagreed on the scale and drivers of violence; some cited testimony alleging attacks by Fulani herdsmen. Nigeria sent a high-level delegation to Washington for talks. The hearing outlined US diplomatic and security options ahead. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.