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Why is Trump striking Nigeria?

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Trump states the strikes in Nigeria target ISIS in response to attacks on Christians. He cites the killing of Christians as the main motive, though experts and officials note insurgent violence affects both Christians and Muslims. The strikes are also part of a broader regional effort against ISIS.

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Nigeria confirms cooperation with U.S. strikes on IS targets

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  • U.S. launched missile strikes on Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria
  • Nigeria's government confirmed cooperation with the U.S. strikes 42s
  • Nigerians expressed mixed reactions to the U.S. intervention 47s
  • President Trump cited attacks on Christians as reason for the strikes 31s
  • Analysts note most insurgency victims in Nigeria are Muslim 1m 47s

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Nigeria confirms cooperation with U.S. strikes on IS targets
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DW News
5 hours ago
Nigeria confirms cooperation with U.S. strikes on IS targets

President Trump announced the strikes on social media, stating the U.S. targeted terrorists responsible for killing primarily innocent Christians.

Nigeria confirms cooperation with U.S. strikes on IS targets
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DW News
5 hours ago
Nigeria confirms cooperation with U.S. strikes on IS targets

Analysts note most victims of the insurgency in northern Nigeria have been Muslim, despite the strikes being framed as protecting Christians.

U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day
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CBS News
6 hours ago
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day

President Trump states the strikes aim to stop the killings of 'primarily innocent Christians.'

U.S. launches 'deadly' airstrikes in Nigeria targeting ISIS: Trump
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CBC News
6 hours ago
U.S. launches 'deadly' airstrikes in Nigeria targeting ISIS: Trump

Trump justifies the Nigeria strikes by citing ISIS attacks on Christians at levels 'not seen for many years and even centuries.'

U.S. launches 'deadly' airstrikes in Nigeria targeting ISIS: Trump
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CBC News
6 hours ago
U.S. launches 'deadly' airstrikes in Nigeria targeting ISIS: Trump

Experts and Nigerian officials note that insurgent attacks affect both Christians and Muslims, not only Christians as emphasized by Trump.

Trump announces U.S. Strike on Islamic state targets in Nigeria
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Africanews
12 hours ago
Trump announces U.S. Strike on Islamic state targets in Nigeria

The strike followed weeks of sharp criticism of the Nigerian government over the persecution of Christians.

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CBS News
16 hours ago
Zelenskyy discusses peace plans with Witkoff and Kushner

Trump announced on social media he authorized a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS in Nigeria, stating the group was targeting and killing Christians.

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