50 Christians have been murdered during a church service. Nigeria is failing to defeat Islamic extremists
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Ben Cohen2022-06-07T19:45:00
The massacre of 50 people at a Catholic church by Islamic extremists is the latest horrific attack on Christians in Nigeria. As the frequency and severity of violence reaches new heights, the ramifications for security across West Africa could be huge, warns Christian charity Open Doors
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