WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Congress is set to review allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria during a hearing scheduled for Thursday, following increasing international concern about religious violence in the West African nation.
The review comes amid persistent claims by religious and human rights groups about systematic attacks on Christian communities in various parts of Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt and northern regions.
The hearing, organized by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will examine evidence and testimonies regarding the targeting of Christian populations by extremist groups and other non-state actors.
This congressional attention follows similar concerns raised recently by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), which had described the situation as an ongoing “Christian genocide” and appealed for international intervention.
The outcome of Thursday’s review could influence US policy toward Nigeria and potentially lead to recommendations for targeted sanctions or other diplomatic measures.
