The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz

The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz

The security crisis in Nigeria is complicated and has a religious dimension.

Senator Cruz and Nigerian government officials are at odds over two key issues: whether certain officials are colluding with Boko Haram jihadists, making the government indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians, and how to characterize the current security situation in the country.

The question arises as to whether an insurgency can be described as religious when its victims include Christians, Muslims, and others.

if Boko Haram has it in for Christians only, why kill Muslims as well?

Author's summary: Nigeria's security crisis raises complex questions.

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