The escalating wave of systematic attacks on Christians has gripped Nigeria in recent years. On October 31, President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). The designation comes despite the insistence of some government apologists that no such pattern of anti-Christian violence (which might rightly be called genocide) exists.
The move underscores Washington’s deep concern over the safety and rights of Christians in Nigeria. It is not the first time the United States has taken this step. Nigeria was first listed as a CPC in December 2020 but was delisted in 2021 under President Joe Biden.
