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ANY PRESIDENT TRYING TO STOP RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION IN THE WORLD...IS A NEEDED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PEACE. STOPPIING WARS, SERVING MANKIND, SAVING CHILDREN. AND STANDING FOR PEACE SHOULD BE WHAT A PRESIDENT STANDS FOR. TOO MANY TIMES WORLD LEADERS CHOOSE TO DEFY MORALITY FOR POPULARITY. IT IS REFRESHING TO SEE A LEADER TAKING ACTIONS THAT SAVE LIVES. Nigeria is currently considered one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian, with thousands of Christians killed annually by various extremist groups. The violence is attributed to several factors, including religious extremism, resource conflicts, and alleged government inaction or complicity. Key Statistics and Perpetrators Death Tolls: Watchdog groups report staggering figures. The Nigeria-based human-rights NGO, the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety), reported over 7,000 Christians were killed in the first 220 days of 2025 alone, an average of 32-35 per day. Since 2009, over 50,000 Christians have been reportedly killed. Perpetrators: The violence is mainly carried out by Islamist extremist groups, including Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and radicalized Fulani militants. These groups have targeted Christian communities, particularly in the northern and Middle Belt regions of Nigeria. Global Impact: According to Open Doors, a Christian persecution watchdog group, more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in the rest of the world combined. In the reporting period for the 2025 World Watch List, 69% of all Christians killed worldwide were in Nigeria. Nature of the Violence The violence includes: Targeted Killings: Christians are often targeted specifically because of their faith. Village Raids: Armed groups attack and burn predominantly Christian farming communities, leading to mass displacement and a humanitarian crisis. Abductions: Thousands of Christians, including clergy and students, have been kidnapped. Destruction of Property: Churches and Christian-owned properties are frequently attacked and destroyed. Government Response and International Concern The Nigerian government has faced accusations of being unwilling or unable to address the violence, with some reports even suggesting government complicity or a lack of effective response from security forces. The government has refuted claims of a religious genocide, describing the situation as complex ethnic or resource-based clashes. The situation has prompted international reactions: Several U.S. lawmakers have urged the Biden administration (and more recently, the Trump administration in late 2025) to redesignate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) for severe violations of religious freedom, a designation that can trigger sanctions. The European Parliament has also condemned the massacres and called for measures to protect vulnerable Christian communities. TRUMP WANTS WORLD PEACE.