The United States Commission on International
Religious Freedom ( USCIRF ) has warned of a
genocide in the country if the Federal
Government fails to arrest the growing
extremism , particularly in the North .
Speaking yesterday during a virtual hearing on
the escalation of violence by non - state actors
in Nigeria and its potential to exacerbate
deteriorating religious freedom conditions,
USCIRF said it will push for a special envoy to
be sent to engage the current administration
on the ongoing killings in the North East and
the Lake Chad region .
The body noted that insecurity was spreading
in the country , with violent attacks against
civilians and security forces occurring daily .
“ Among the complex web of armed actors and
motivations , extremists in various parts of the
country target individuals and communities
based on their religious identity. Christian and
Muslim communities fear for their lives, risking
death, mutilation and abduction when they
worship in public and celebrate significant
religious ceremonies .
“ Amidst this shocking scale of violence ,
government’ s inaction is pervasive. Impunity
for extremists, who target religious
communities and houses of worship , is
systemic across much of the country . The
Federal Government ’ s approach has failed to
curb the violence and protect its citizens ’
rights to freedom of religion or belief. As a
body , we will encourage the U . S. government
to support Nigeria in addressing impunity for
extremist violence , ” Anurima Bhargava, USCIRF
chair , stated yesterday .
Panelists at the virtual hearing included U . S.
ex- Representative member , Frank Wolf ; Vice
President, Global Affairs and Partnerships, Search for Common Ground , Mike Jobbins ; founder , Choice for Peace, Gender , and Development , Hafsat Maina Muhammed ; Catholic Priest ; Head of Department , Religious Studies , Federal University , Wukari , Taraba State , Anthony Bature ; and analyst in African Affairs , Congressional Research Service, Tomás Husted .
The panelists said they were disturbed that the
rest of the world was closing its eyes to the
worsening insecurity in Nigeria. Wolf said : “ Nigeria is failing and there is little attention by the West to the crisis. History is repeating itself as it happened in Rwanda . If what is happening in Nigeria is happening in the West , the world would have been enraged but there is silence and inaction , which could prove fatal to the West Africa region and rest of the world . ”
In April, USCIRF in its report recommended that
the U . S. Department of State designate Nigeria
as a Country of Particular Concern ( CPC ) for
its severe violations of religious freedom .
USCIRF made the same recommendation in last
year’ s report , which State did follow in a
December 2 , 2020 announcement that
condemned Nigeria for “ having engaged in or
tolerated particularly severe violations of
religious freedom."

https://m.guardian.ng/news/u-s-laments-govts-inaction-on-religious-extremism-considers-special-envoy/

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Another indictment of the extremely poor leadership of Buhari

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Instability at its peak in Nigeria only God fit intervene....US gan go soon tire for our matter

Nigeria didn't know they challenged USA after twitter ban. Expect more intrusion into their little jihad

Zainabthegirl1:
Instability at its peak in Nigeria only God fit intervene....US gan go soon tire for our matter

You don't know what sanctions and rebel aid means.
Google Libya.
Nigeria is gone. The hunter is about to become the hunted

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BKayy:
Nigeria didn't know they challenged USA after twitter ban. Expect more intrusion into their little jihad

Remember the outcry by Garba Shehu last year. Complaining how IPOB is lobbying to to appoint U.S special envoy to Zoogeria. I think that is exactly what is playing out now.

Pentagon007:


Remember the outcry by Garba Shehu last year. Complaining how IPOB is lobbying to to appoint U.S special envoy to Zoogeria. I think that is exactly what is playing out now.

Nigeria's rashness in dealing with the Biafran agitation has made them enter the bad book of many countries, especially those with Islamophobia. Nigeria is the official face of Jihad at the moment.
US has been looking for opportunity to visit Nigeria with sanctions and Buhari just gave them one by banning twitter, remember when Buhari said Trump asked him why he was killing Christians.
US doesn't have any direct foothold in West Africa, they go through Britain and Britain on her own has lost franchise in Igboland although they still have some face in Yoruba land. So USA securing a place in this part of jungle through this chaos will go long way for them.
Igboland is practically open for any ally, even if it North Korea. So countries with long term interest know where to put their money on. The only setback that makes many skeptical on Igbo is their rebellious nature