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Report: 17 Christians killed every day in Nigeria in first half of 2021

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By CNA Staff

More than 3,000 Christians were murdered in 2021’s first 200 days. Read more

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‘This thing’s going to blow up on us’: The religious extremism fueling violence in Nigeria

May 14, 2021

By Matt Hadro

Escalating bloodshed in Nigeria is fueled in part by religious extremism – and the United States must recognize this in... Read more

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Nigerian herdsmen kill 19 in Catholic church attack

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