JUBILEE CAMPAIGN LAUDS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DESIGNATION OF BOKO HARAM AS A FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON, DC (November 13, 2013) - Several human rights, religious liberty and civil society groups today welcomed the designation of Boko Haram–whose religious persecution of Christians has reached a catastrophic level–as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” by the U.S. [...] Read more »
Dear Friends, The Boko Haram terrorists relentlessly continue their targeting of the minority Christian community within the Northern states of Nigeria. Their activities have created many martyrs, and left many widows and orphans behind. In 2012, more Christians were killed in northern Nigeria than the [...] Read more »
Coptic Solidarity Fourth Annual Conference June 20-21, 2013 Washington, D.C. To What Extent Will the U.S. and the International Community Support an Islamist Government in Egypt? June 20:Policy Day (Capitol Visitors Center, HVC 201, Near Congressional Auditorium) 9:00 -Opening remarks, by Coptic Solidarity President 9:15 -Session 1 Chair: Dr. [...] Read more »
The Obama Administration Neglects Nigeria Again
Last week the White House announced the details of President Obama’s trip to Africa next month. President Obama will be going to only three African countries: Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania. Nigeria, which was originally thought to be on the agenda, has been left out of the itinerary. [...] Read more »
JC Event – Congressional Briefing, Crisis in Northern Nigeria: An Update Thursday, April 25th 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cannon House Office Building, Room 234 (Lunch will be provided) Continuing violence by the Islamist group Boko Haram in 2012 and into 2013 has left over 1000 Christians dead and numerous churches destroyed or damaged. Although northern Nigeria accounts for more deaths of Christians in 2012 [...] Read more »