The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz
The security crisis in Nigeria is complex and has a significant religious dimension.
A key issue is whether certain Nigerian officials are collaborating with Boko Haram jihadists, as Senator Cruz claims, making the Nigerian government indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians.
- Senator Cruz's claim: Nigerian officials are in cahoots with Boko Haram.
- Implication: Nigerian government is indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians.
Another question is how to characterize the current security situation in the country, with some arguing that an insurgency cannot be described as religious if 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.