
Nigeria Tops Report for Christian Persecution in 2024
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In 2024, Nigeria emerged as the country with the highest number of Christians killed and kidnapped, according to the latest report from the advocacy group Open Doors. The World Watch List, released on January 15, found that a staggering 3,100 Christians were killed and 2,830 were kidnapped in Nigeria that year, far surpassing any other nation. This alarming statistic highlights the persistent and growing danger faced by Christians in Nigeria, largely due to the ongoing violence from Muslim extremist groups such as Boko Haram.
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1/15/2025 (3 months ago)
Published in Africa
Keywords: Boko Haram, Christian, Christian Persecution, Nigeria, Open Doors, World Watch List
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