United States Senator Ted Cruz has announced new legislative efforts aimed at countering the enforcement of blasphemy and sharia laws in Nigeria.
The development comes after President Donald Trump’s
designation of the country as one of particular concern over religious freedom
violations.
Cruz, in a post on X on Friday, said he was gratified by
Trump’s decision, noting that he had long advocated measures to address the
persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
He described the designation as a critical step toward
holding accountable Nigerian officials who have enabled or tolerated violence
and persecution based on religion.
According to him, his proposed legislation would reinforce
the US government’s stance by targeting individuals responsible for
implementing blasphemy and sharia laws, adding that he would work with the
administration and Congress to advance the bill and ensure its full
implementation.
Cruz said, “I am deeply gratified to President Trump for
making this determination. I have fought for years to counter the slaughter and
persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and this year introduced legislation that
will lock in the designation made today.
“Today’s designation is a critical step in holding
accountable and changing the behavior of Nigerian officials who have
facilitated and created an environment conducive to the outrages in Nigeria. My
legislation implements additional steps, including targeting those who
implement blasphemy and sharia laws in Nigeria, and I am committed to working
with the administration and my colleagues to advance my bill and implement
these necessary measures. Today’s decision by President Trump is a great one,
and I thank him for his strong leadership.”
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