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United States lawmaker Senator Ted Cruz has announced the next course of action regarding the alleged massacre of Christians in Nigeria.
DAILY POST reminds us that US President Donald Trump recently designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, highlighting the widespread murder of Christians in the nation.
Trump also cautioned that the US military might intervene in Nigeria to eliminate the Islamic extremists allegedly responsible for these killings.
During an interview with Fox News on Monday, Ted Cruz stated that the next step involves imposing targeted sanctions on government officials who are facilitating terrorism in Nigeria.
He remarked, “The next step is to implement targeted sanctions on specific government officials; those who are complicit in the ongoing situation.”
“There are twelve states in Nigeria that enforce Sharia and blasphemy laws. These laws are used to persecute Christians and are employed by the government to directly target them.”
The lawmaker asserted that the Nigerian government is “turning a blind eye while Boko Haram murders and commits horrific atrocities against these Christians.”
What actions is Senator Ted Cruz proposing regarding the situation in Nigeria?
He believes these sanctions are necessary to address the ongoing persecution of Christians in the country.
What has President Donald Trump said about the situation in Nigeria?
He has also indicated that the US military could intervene to combat the Islamic extremists responsible for these atrocities.
