'Killings unlinked to religion': Nigeria disputes Trump's 'Christian genocide' claim - BBC Africa

President Donald Trump has ordered the military to prepare for action in Nigeria to tackle Islamist militant groups. After claiming that these groups are orchestrating the mass killing of Christians, he accuses the Nigerian government of failing to protect them. His comments come after years of fatal attacks by armed groups, including Islamist militants, which have displaced communities in northern and central Nigeria. The Nigerian government has firmly rejected Mr. Trump's accusations saying the violence affects people of all faiths and is driven by terrorism and local conflicts, not persecution Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/