US lawmaker opposes lifting Nigeria’s CPC status after Plateau attack
Following a deadly Plateau attack, a US lawmaker opposes lifting Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) status, citing ongoing Christian persecution Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmaker-opposes-lifting-nigerias-cpc-status-after-plateau-attack/
US Congressman Riley Moore has criticized the US Department of State's refusal to lift Nigeria's designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) following ongoing attacks on Christians in the Middle Belt region. Moore, a Republican from West Virginia, condemned the recent attack in Plateau State that killed at least 24 people, emphasizing that Christians continue to suffer "slaughter" in the area.
He argued that lifting the CPC status would be reckless, citing the Biden Administration's removal of the designation and the subsequent "genocide" against Christians. Moore also referenced recent U.S.-Nigeria talks, where Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker reaffirmed the US commitment to protecting Christian communities, but warned against removing the designation without substantial progress in security.
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