Harrowing testimonies from Nigerian Christians who survived terrorist attacks have moved US lawmakers to demand urgent action.
The survivors, who travelled to Capitol Hill, described scenes of unspeakable violence, including mass killings, abductions and displacement.
The briefing, organised by the USA-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition, highlighted the plight of Christians targeted by terrorists.
Former US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, witnessed the emotional accounts and called for stronger US pressure on Nigeria to act.
“Entire villages have been razed, families ripped apart and thousands forced to flee,” survivors recounted, their voices shaking with emotion.
Graphic details of church attacks, farm raids and market massacres revealed the brutality of the terrorists.
Ambassador Brownback demanded increased security measures and religious freedom protections, stressing that the US must act decisively.
The coalition presented documented evidence, pushing for sanctions on those enabling the violence and aid for affected regions.
The event marked a turning point, with attendees vowing to push for policy changes.
The survivors’ courage has put pressure on decision-makers in Washington and Abuja to act.
One survivor’s words still resonate: “We want justice, not pity.”
The fight for justice continues.
