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On Oct. 31, Trump said he would be redesignating Nigeria as a country of particular concern, saying Christianity was facing an ‘existential threat’ there.

Trump has withdrawn U.S. participation from the G20 summit, citing alleged abuses against white farmers and criticizing South Africa’s foreign policy.

The U.S. president vowed to work toward a peace deal in the third-largest African nation.

‘Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people—it is about uniting humanity,’ the 42-year-old rapper said.

As of mid-October, more than 7 million people have been displaced within Sudan, according to the United Nations.

The president threatened to cut off all aid to Nigeria and suggested that ground troops and air strikes may be on the table.

The move follows months of tensions over South Africa’s land seizures, alleged human rights issues, and Pretoria’s closer alignment with China and Russia.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit called for urgent action to protect civilians and to end the violence.

Trump said that military action may be needed in Nigeria, along with an aid cutoff, due to the ongoing persecution of Christians.

The president said he envisaged various potential actions to tackle what he said were record numbers of Christians being killed.

The U.S. president made the threat a day after he said he will designate Nigeria a country of concern under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act.

The U.S. president restores the African nation’s status as a ‘country of particular concern,’ suggesting further pressure to protect Christians in Muslim areas.

Terrorism, crime, and civil unrest are some of the common reasons cited for avoiding travel to these destinations.

The designation follows calls by Sen. Ted Cruz for sanctions against the country.

Andry Rajoelina fled the country on Oct. 13, at the height of protests spearheaded by Malagasy youth.

On Oct. 31, Trump said he would be redesignating Nigeria as a country of particular concern, saying Christianity was facing an ‘existential threat’ there.

Trump has withdrawn U.S. participation from the G20 summit, citing alleged abuses against white farmers and criticizing South Africa’s foreign policy.

The U.S. president vowed to work toward a peace deal in the third-largest African nation.

‘Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people—it is about uniting humanity,’ the 42-year-old rapper said.

As of mid-October, more than 7 million people have been displaced within Sudan, according to the United Nations.

The president threatened to cut off all aid to Nigeria and suggested that ground troops and air strikes may be on the table.

The move follows months of tensions over South Africa’s land seizures, alleged human rights issues, and Pretoria’s closer alignment with China and Russia.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit called for urgent action to protect civilians and to end the violence.

Trump said that military action may be needed in Nigeria, along with an aid cutoff, due to the ongoing persecution of Christians.

The president said he envisaged various potential actions to tackle what he said were record numbers of Christians being killed.

The U.S. president made the threat a day after he said he will designate Nigeria a country of concern under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act.

The U.S. president restores the African nation’s status as a ‘country of particular concern,’ suggesting further pressure to protect Christians in Muslim areas.

Terrorism, crime, and civil unrest are some of the common reasons cited for avoiding travel to these destinations.

The designation follows calls by Sen. Ted Cruz for sanctions against the country.

Andry Rajoelina fled the country on Oct. 13, at the height of protests spearheaded by Malagasy youth.