The genocide of Christians in Nigeria
In several regions of Nigeria, especially in the central and northern parts of the country, Christian communities suffer systematic attacks that include killings, kidnappings, destruction of churches, and theft of property. These assaults have displaced millions of people and caused growing insecurity in rural and urban areas.
The genocide is carried out by terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP), an affiliate of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the region, which uses extremist tactics such as suicide bombings, ambushes, massacres, and mass kidnappings.
According to reports from various international organizations, more than 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria so far in 2025, a year that has seen a sharp increase in religious persecution. In addition, it is estimated that more than 50,000 have died in the past 14 years, reflecting the gravity of the situation in the African country and the violence by Islamic terrorism.
