A US congressional subcommittee will hold a hearing on Nigeria’s religious freedom status this Thursday, November 20.
The focus is on President Donald Trump’s move to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
That label is reserved for nations accused of severe religious freedom violations.
The hearing will be led by Rep Chris Smith. Lawmakers will question State Department officials and outside experts on the violence affecting Christian communities and other groups.
The CPC status is a big diplomatic signal that can lead to sanctions and limits on US foreign assistance.
The committee wants to decide what steps the US should take next.
It can also lead to sanctions and limits on US foreign assistance. The goal, the US says, is to push Nigeria to protect all citizens and strengthen religious freedoms across the country.
