Trump Administration Designates Nigeria As CPC For Violation Of Religious Freedom

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TheTrump administration on Monday 7th December, 2020, designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC) for, particularly, severe violations of religious freedom. The designation also paves way for potential economic sanctions on Nigeria State.

U.S Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo also designated nations that include China, Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as CPC for violating religious freedom.

"Today the U.S. designates Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, the DPRK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as countries of concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for engaging systematic, ongoing, egregious religious freedom violations.

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"The U.S. is unwavering in its commitment to religious freedom. No country or entity should be allowed to persecute people with impunity because of their beliefs. These annual designations show that when religious freedom is attacked, we will act.

Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) December 7, 2020

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