UN letter warns Nigeria of violence risk to Christian women, girls

UN letter warns Nigeria of violence risk to Christian women, girls Women are pictured in a file photo praying during Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Abuja, Nigeria. Photo: OSV News/Afolabi Sotunde, Reuters.

A joint letter from UN human rights experts warning Nigerian officials of the heightened risk of violence against Christian women and girls in the country has been made public after the government failed to respond within 60 days. The June 1 letter cited attacks against Christian women and girls in northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt…

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