Posted 3/28/2024, 11:58:04 AM
Nigeria Seeks to Appeal US Resolution Over Religious Freedom Concerns
- US House advancing resolution to increase sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
- Nigerian government pleads with US delegation to intervene and shield the resolution
- Resolution would designate Nigeria as a "country of concern" over religious intolerance
- Nigerian Foreign Minister draws attention to the resolution and urges appeal, citing Nigeria's constitutional protections
- US Congresswoman says there is consensus in US House and White House to not put Nigeria back on countries of concern list