Nigeria has been warned on Christian persecution — now it must act

The U.S. State Department announced that it will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians, highlighting the ongoing persecution faced by this religious group in Nigeria. This decision underscores the U.S. government's commitment to addressing human rights violations.

The Trump administration, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has announced a new policy allowing the State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in global religious freedom violations, particularly in response to recent attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, families are increasingly alarmed by the government's failure to prevent mass abductions of students, prompting them to seek assistance from the U.S. This concern has intensified following recent incidents, including the kidnapping of 25 girls from a boarding school in Kebbi State, highlighting the ongoing crisis of student abductions in the country.

Congress is investigating the Nigerian government's claims regarding the ongoing violence against Christians, as experts provide detailed testimonies about targeted attacks and the implications for U.S. policy responses. The situation has escalated, with reports of mass killings and kidnappings, prompting lawmakers to take action.