The African Union (AU) Commission issued a statement on Friday rejecting US allegations that the Nigerian government is behind the targeted killings of Christians.
The commission said the story oversimplifies the country’s security challenges and pointed to Nigeria’s constitutional protection of religious freedom.
Concerns about sovereignty have arisen
According to the AU, the threatened US military action would violate Nigeria’s sovereignty and endanger regional stability. Nigeria, a key member state of the AU, has the sovereign right to oversee internal security matters in accordance with its constitution and international obligations, the committee pointed out.
Previously the Nigerian president Ahmed Tinubu ball also rejected the US allegations, saying Nigeria upholds constitutional guarantees of religious freedom and resists persecution, protecting citizens of all faiths.
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Complex security landscape
According to the AU statement, Nigeria faces security challenges including violent extremist groups, banditry, communal violence and resource-based conflicts that affect citizens of all faiths.
The committee called for regional and international cooperation to help Nigeria strengthen its capacity to respond to insecurity, protect citizens and uphold human rights.
Diplomatic solution urged
The AU also urged the United States to engage with Nigeria through diplomatic dialogue, intelligence sharing and capacity building partnerships, while respecting the country’s sovereignty.
The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar thanked the AU for its solidarity with X.
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