The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz
The security crisis in Nigeria is complex and has a significant religious dimension.
A dispute between Sen. Cruz and Nigerian officials revolves around two key issues: whether certain officials collaborate with Boko Haram jihadists, making the government indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians, and how to characterize the current security situation.
- Sen. Cruz claims Nigerian officials are in cahoots with Boko Haram, which targets Christians.
- The question of whether the insurgency can be described as religious, given that its victims include Christians, Muslims, and others.
if Boko Haram has it in for Christians only, why kill Muslims as well?
Author's summary: Nigeria's security crisis has a complex religious dimension.