The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz

The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz

The security crisis in Nigeria is complex and has a significant religious dimension.

A dispute between Sen. Cruz and Nigerian government officials revolves around two key issues: whether certain officials are collaborating with Boko Haram jihadists, making the government indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians, and how to characterize the current security situation in the country.

The question arises as to whether an insurgency can be considered religious when its victims include Christians, Muslims, and others.

Boko Haram has been designated an Entity of Particular Concern (EPC) in December 2023.

It is puzzling that Boko Haram targets both Christians and Muslims, prompting the question of why they kill Muslims as well if their primary goal is to attack Christians.

Author's summary: Nigeria's security crisis has a complex religious dimension.

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