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Nigeria joins United States Dept list of violators of religious freedom

December 8, 2020 by Admin Leave a Comment

Written by L Laura Kelly The Hillaura Kelly The Hill The Trump administration for the first time on Monday designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC) for violations of religious freedom, one of 10 highlighted by the State Department for failing to stem the persecution and discrimination of faith groups. Nigeria is the first democracy to be labeled a CPC … [Read more...] about Nigeria joins United States Dept list of violators of religious freedom

U.S. Pompeo accuses United Nations of hypocrisy on George Floyds’ condemnation, Police brutality

June 21, 2020 by Admin Leave a Comment

Written by REuters U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused the United Nations Human Rights Council of hypocrisy on Saturday after the organization condemned racism and police brutality in the United States following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month. Pompeo said the 47-member-state forum's unanimous resolution on Friday on policing and race was a … [Read more...] about U.S. Pompeo accuses United Nations of hypocrisy on George Floyds’ condemnation, Police brutality

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Nigeria joins United States Dept list of violators of religious freedom

U.S. Pompeo accuses United Nations of hypocrisy on George Floyds’ condemnation, Police brutality

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