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Bill Maher Condemns Global Silence on Nigerian Genocide

10/11/2025

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Bill Maher says more than 100,000 people have died and 19,100 churches destroyed in Nigeria since 2009.
He criticized the lack of global outrage, contrasting it with attention given to Gaza.
Maher says violence against Nigerian Christians, including abductions and sexual violence, amounts to a genocide attempt.
Reports indicate jihadist violence is spreading, with 218 killed recently and 6,000 displaced.

History

Historical Context

Since 2009, Nigeria has witnessed over 100,000 deaths due to violence against Christians, primarily from jihadist groups like Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen. In 2022, a massacre at St. Francis Xavier Church killed over 50 parishioners. This ongoing crisis, often termed a silent genocide, has prompted calls for international intervention to protect vulnerable communities amid rising sectarian violence.

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Story summary

Bill Maher says more than 100,000 people have died and 19,100 churches destroyed in Nigeria since 2009.
He criticized the lack of global outrage, contrasting it with attention given to Gaza.
Maher says violence against Nigerian Christians, including abductions and sexual violence, amounts to a genocide attempt.
Reports indicate jihadist violence is spreading, with 218 killed recently and 6,000 displaced.

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