US Ambassador Calls Killings of Christians in Nigeria 'Genocide' at UN Event
US Ambassador Michael Waltz declared the killings of Christians in Nigeria as 'genocide' during an event at the United Nations, emphasizing the religious violence affecting the African nation. Waltz referenced President Donald Trump's past threats to send troops to Africa to combat Islamist terrorism.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu called for collaboration between Christian and Muslim leaders to address security challenges affecting citizens of all faiths in the region.
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