ABUJA – The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has formally demanded its removal from the United States’ list of entities of concern regarding religious freedom, calling the designation unfair and damaging to its reputation.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the prominent pastoralist association denied any involvement in religiously motivated violence and rejected allegations linking its members to attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria.
MACBAN leadership described the US classification as “baseless and prejudiced,” arguing that the organization represents the interests of legitimate livestock farmers and has consistently promoted peaceful coexistence between different ethnic and religious groups.
The association warned that the continued labeling could worsen inter-communal tensions in Nigeria and undermine its peacebuilding efforts between farming and herding communities.
This development comes as the US Congress prepares to review allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, with MACBAN seeking to preemptively clear its name from international accusations.
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This article reports on statements released by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria regarding its international designation. The claims and demands presented are those of MACBAN and have not been independently verified. CDA News reports this as a developing diplomatic story without endorsing any position.
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