HRES 866119th CongressIn Committee

Condemning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and standing ready to support President Donald J. Trump in taking decisive action to end the existential threat that persecuted Christians face in Nigeria.

Introduced: Nov 7, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2] (R-West Virginia)

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Standard Summary

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This resolution condemns the systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria by militant groups and criticizes the Nigerian government's failure to address religious violence, urging U.S. action to protect religious freedom and hold perpetrators accountable.

Key Points

1Militant groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants have targeted Christians with massacres, kidnappings, and church destruction.
2Nigeria's blasphemy laws under Sharia criminalize religious dissent, leading to imprisonment and violence against Christians and minorities.
3The resolution supports President Trump's designation of Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' and calls for sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

Impact Areas

Persecuted Christian communities in NigeriaNigerian government and its legal systemsDisplaced populations affected by religious violence

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