The US Congress is taking a tough stance on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Nigeria, particularly the plocos situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State. Congressman Riley Moore, who recently visited IDP camps in Benue, described the accounts of violence and persecution as “harrowing experiences that will stay with him for the rest of his life”.
Moore met with dozens of Christians who had been forced to flee their homes due to attacks, with over 600,000 Christians currently living in IDP camps in Benue State alone. The Congressman condemned the violence, stating that “these Christians should be able to live in their ancestral homeland without fear of genocidal Fulani”.
The US House Appropriations Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the crisis, declaring that “America will not look away as innocent lives are stolen”. The committee is working on policy recommendations, including increasing security in the Middle Belt, ending impunity for perpetrators, and facilitating the safe return of displaced persons.
The US Congress has launched a full-scale probe into the killings, with a hearing scheduled to review President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged religious-freedom violations. Lawmakers are considering potential US responses, including humanitarian support, punitive sanctions, and deeper engagement with Abuja to curb the violence.
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