The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz
The security crisis in Nigeria is complicated and has a religious aspect.
The Issue
The dispute between Sen. Cruz and Nigerian government officials revolves around two questions: whether certain officials are connected to Boko Haram jihadists, making the government indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians, and how to characterize the current security situation.
Characterizing the Security Situation
The question arises whether an insurgency can be described as religious when its victims include Christians, Muslims, and others.
- Boko Haram's actions affect Christians, Muslims, and everyone in between.
- If Boko Haram targets only Christians, why do they also kill Muslims?
the group was designated an Entity of Particular Concern (EPC) in December 2023
Autor's resume: Nigeria's crisis is complicated.