What is going on in Nigeria?
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Nigeria faces ongoing violence with over 10,000 killed since May 2023, driven by religious and ethnic conflicts. The US has threatened to cut aid and consider military intervention over alleged Christian persecution. The Nigerian government denies claims of religious intolerance and insists on sovereignty in any foreign assistance. Most victims of insurgent violence are Muslims, and local leaders urge respect for Nigerian leadership. Human rights activists warn against foreign intervention, citing risks of instability.
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Nigeria says U.S. help against insurgents must respect sovereignty
- Nigeria is open to U.S. help against Islamist insurgents if its sovereignty is respected.
- The statement follows threats of U.S. military action by President Trump over alleged mistreatment of Christians. 10s
- Islamist groups like Boko Haram have caused significant violence, mainly in the northeast. 29s
- Some Nigerian Christians welcome U.S. support, but stress that leadership decisions should remain Nigerian. 1m 4s
- Experts say U.S. efforts may be complicated by the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Niger, which borders Nigeria. 1m 54s
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Nigeria said it would welcome help from the United States in fighting Islamist insurgents as long as its territorial integrity is respected, following threats of military action by President Trump over alleged ill-treatment of Christians.
The Nigerian government has dismissed claims by President Trump that it is allowing the mass killing of Christians by Islamists, defending its commitment to religious freedom and stating the claims do not reflect national reality.
Since May 2023, more than 10,000 people have been killed, with hundreds more kidnapped in violence across Nigeria. The US government has threatened to stop all aid to Nigeria and suggested possible military intervention.
