In the midst of the back and forth of Nicolás Maduro’s capture, the seizure of “Ghost Fleet” oil tankers, and the banter over a possible annexation of Greenland, it’s easy to miss the significance of the Christmas U.S. missile strikes in Nigeria, which hit ISIS and other jihadist groups. Rights related actions that must be taken include the following: Restate and emphasize that Nigeria’s Constitution backs faith freedom and free speech for all Nigerians; publicly describe ongoing work with faith leaders and key world partners to keep those rights real; and note the state’s wide responsibilities to all, with Christians and Muslims in jobs at all ranks. This should include but not be limited to a call for deeper U.S.-Nigeria work on safety and faith rights; a greater effort for more joint ops, land and property rights reforms and protections in the North Central states; and more aid for at-risk groups and plain talk on wins and gaps.
Author: Steven Bucci
Published at: 2026-01-20 23:30:00
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