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/
Rep. Riley Moore, a Republican from West Virginia, has voiced his opposition to lifting Nigeria's Country of Particular Concern (CPC) status, following a recent attack in Plateau State that left at least 24 people dead. Moore, who represents the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia, made his stance known on Tuesday via a post on his X handle.
In his post, Moore emphasized that the ongoing attacks on Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt, particularly in areas like Plateau State, were the reason why the U.S. State Department cannot remove Nigeria's CPC designation. He accused the Biden administration of making a mistake by removing the designation in 2021, stating that it led to a surge in violence against Christians in the Middle Belt.
Moore warned against repeating the same mistake, urging the U.S. to maintain the designation to prevent further genocide against Christians in Nigeria.
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