U.S begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

US begins visa ban

The United States has begun enforcing visa restrictions on individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, signaling a tougher posture from Washington over allegations of persecution.  U.S Principal Adviser for global religious freedom, Mark Walker, confirmed that the policy, first announced in December by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is now being implemented, targeting individuals who “knowingly direct, authorise, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom”. Rubio had framed the measure as part of what he described as decisive action against “atrocities and violence against Christians”…

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