The United States (US) has made known, it is taking “decisive actions” against Nigeria in response to “the atrocities and violence against Christians” in the country.
This was announced by Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, on Wednesday 3 December, 2025.
Rubio said, the US Department of State will place a restriction on US visas “for those who knowingly direct, authorize, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom”.
In his announcement, Rubio said: “The United States is taking decisive action in response to the atrocities and violence against Christians in Nigeria and around the world.
“The @StateDept will restrict U.S. visas for those who knowingly direct, authorize, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom.
“This visa policy applies to Nigeria and other governments or individuals that persecute people for their religious beliefs.”
Bashir Ahmad, Special Adviser to Late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who welcomed the move said, “they are also killing my fellow Muslims, not only your Christian brothers and sisters.”
Ahmad replied: “This is a welcome development. All individuals, whether in Nigeria or abroad, who are causing trouble, fueling destruction or contributing to the killings in our country should be banned.
“Ban them all. They are also killing my fellow Muslims, not only your Christian brothers and sisters. If they undermine our peace and stability, they should be deprived of the privilege of ever setting foot in the United States again.”
Photo: Marco Rubio | Mark Schiefelbein/AP via npr
