to courtesy of the United States Army The U.S. has just deployed about 100 troops to Nigeria to train the local military and provide support in counterterrorism operations, following earlier U.S. airstrikes on December 25 targeting Islamist militants. The goal is to help the Nigerian government confront armed groups responsible for thousands of deaths and abductions, including attacks on Christian communities by Islamic extremists. Some human rights groups have issued statements expressing concern that an emphasis on protecting Christians could alienate some Muslims. They have also warned that there must be strict humanitarian oversight to ensure accountability and prevent abuses. I have three questions for these groups: Where were they when thousands of Christians were murdered and thousands more abducted in Nigeria? What better proposal…
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