US group moves to petition UN over Christian genocide in Nigeria
The American Centre for Law and Justice (ACLJ) is set to petition the United Nations over the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria.
The group led by Jay Sekulow, its Chief Counsel focuses on constitutional and human rights law worldwide.
In a petition raised online, the ACLJ said it filed a written submission the UN to make efforts towards defending the Christian population in Nigeria.
The petition titled, “Petition To Protect Christians From Genocide in Nigeria” has garnered 110 signatures out of 750,000 as expected by the ACLJ.
According to the petition, 90 per cent of all Christians killed across the globe are resident in Nigeria.
It also stated that Christians in the country are in a constant State of terror, fear of abduction, torture and murder by the radical Islamic jihadist groups operating in Nigeria.
“Boko Haram, the jihadist army and Nigerian arm of ISIS, has slaughtered innocent Christians. It burns down Christian churches.
“One survivor stated, “I saw bodies in the street. Children and women, some were crying for help.” It even poses as preachers to slaughter Christian congregants and kidnaps Christian children.
“Other jihadist groups, like the Fulani Herdsmen, are increasing this barbaric persecution of Christians in Nigeria, slaughtering thousands,” the group stated.
Also describing these attacks and killings as genocide, ACLJ said it has the obligation to act against the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
“We’re drastically expanding our Persecution Project. We’re launching a multi-pronged legal advocacy campaign, urging the U.N., U.S., and world leaders to take urgent action.
“We’ve mobilised our global offices, continuing to expand our most extensive campaign for the persecuted Church ever undertaken, filing lawsuits, advocacy letters, and legal submissions to the U.N.
“Together we can protect Christians in Nigeria from the growing scourge of jihadist persecution,” the petition said.
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