Christians in Nigeria still face “unspeakable violence,” says US Representative Moore

US Representative Riley Moore says Christians in Nigeria continue to face “unspeakable violence,” one year after Donald Trump designated the country a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). He says the designation, House Appropriations Republicans’ efforts to condition US aid, and advocacy by faith-based organisations are beginning to make a difference. Moore cited the first Christmas without a massacre of Christians in recent memory and said Nigeria’s government has shown signs of willingness to address the violence. Abuja rejects the characterization of insecurity as religious persecution, saying armed groups and conflicts affect Muslims as well as Christians.