In this article, the BBC, reporting on Donald Trump’s comments about Nigeria plays down reports of genocide against Christians. They state that observers have not detected particular targeting of Christians.
This contradicts what we are hearing first hand from Nigerian Christians. It is sobering to hear directly from pastors what is happening and indeed what has been happening over many years. I remember hearing a Nigerian Bishop talking about church buildings being set on fire and that was more than 20 years ago
The problem is that the BBC rely on a source who happens to be a Nigerian government advisor. It is of course in their interest to play down the genocide. Notably, although in the past Nigeria has sought to balance out politics with the President and Vice President being a Christian-Muslim ticket, there is currently a Muslim President and Vice President.
One of the things we can do in response to this ongoing atrocity is to work to make sure the truth is reported and Nigerian voices heard. This means challenging the BBC on their reporting.
Faithroots 