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Trump Orders Pentagon to Plan Military Action in Nigeria

12/4/2025

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Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to plan potential military action in Nigeria due to claims of Christian persecution.
The move aligns with a new directive under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Nigeria has been designated a country of particular concern by the United States under the International Religious Freedom Act.
The State Department can already restrict travel for those involved in abuses.

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Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to plan potential military action in Nigeria due to claims of Christian persecution.
The move aligns with a new directive under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Nigeria has been designated a country of particular concern by the United States under the International Religious Freedom Act.
The State Department can already restrict travel for those involved in abuses.