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Nigeria
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European Parliament strongly condemns ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria following village massacre
STRASBOURG (9 July 2026) — In an urgency resolution debated yesterday and passed today in an overwhelming vote of 510 to 1 in support, the European Parliament called for an end to the escalating persecution…
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Nigerian Supreme Court Further Delays Justice for Young Musician Facing Death Sentence for “Blasphemy”
ABUJA (25 JUNE 2026) – A long-awaited hearing in the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, set months ago for today, 25 June, was abruptly cancelled by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Sharif-Aminu is a young Nigerian…
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Christian Women and Girls Face Heightened Risk of Violence in Nigeria, UN Experts Warn
Experts highlighted patterns of religiously-motivated violence disproportionately targeting Christians and particularly women and girls, as well as other minorities ADF International advocates for the Nigerian government to fulfil its obligations to guarantee freedom of religion…
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US Government Brings Plight of Persecuted Christians in Nigeria to the United Nations
U.S. officials, including Ambassador Mike Waltz, singer Nicki Minaj, and religious freedom advocates elevate urgent concerns over rising anti-Christian violence in Nigeria. ADF International representative joined panel of religious freedom experts, calling for continued U.S. and global action to protect Christians in Nigeria. NEW YORK CITY (18 November 2025) – At an event…
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Religious Freedom Coalition Thanks President Trump for Designating Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern;” Proposes Next Steps to Protect Persecuted Christians”
In letter thanking President Trump, coalition of international religious freedom experts and faith leaders outlines key recommendations to respond to crisis facing persecuted Christians in Nigeria. ADF International joins the call, urging continued U.S. leadership and global action to defend religious freedom in…
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U.S. Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Resolution urges U.S. and international action to protect Nigerian Christians amid widespread religious persecution ADF International endorses the resolution and applauds the call to further protect religious freedom in Nigeria following the Trump administration’s move to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern”…
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BREAKING: U.S. government designates Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern”
United States government has officially recognized and vowed to take action to combat the mass scale persecution of Christians in Nigeria with this designation. President Trump further vows to combat the persecution of Christians worldwide…
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Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s Supreme Court Outcome Will Shape Religious Freedom in Africa
The young Sufi Muslim’s ‘blasphemous’ WhatsApp message sparks an international outcry
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Long-Awaited Hearing Scheduled for Case of Nigerian Prisoner Sentenced to Death for WhatsApp Message
Supreme Court of Nigeria will hold a hearing in the appeal of Yahaya-Sharif Aminu, a young musician previously sentenced to death by hanging for alleged blasphemy. ADF International is supporting Sharif-Aminu’s legal defense in a case that could strike down northern Nigeria’s blasphemy laws and…
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Victory for Religious Freedom: Nigerian High Court Strikes Down Wrongful Conviction of Christian Man Who Faced Torture
A High Court in Northern Nigeria has overturned the wrongful conviction of a Christian man who helped a persecuted convert escape violence in the country. ADF International and allied lawyers provided legal support to David’s…
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