Overview

• On HBO’s Real Time on Friday, Maher argued mainstream outlets downplay attacks on Christians in Nigeria by Islamist groups such as Boko Haram.
• He said the story is overlooked "because the Jews aren't involved" and claimed more than 100,000 people have been killed and 18,000 churches burned since 2009.
• Open Doors told Fox News Digital that jihadist violence across sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade has killed around 150,000 people and displaced over 16 million Christians.
• The White House said it is working with the State Department to find ways to curb the killings and support stability in the region, with no new policy steps detailed.
• Coverage across outlets highlighted that Maher also compared the situation to Gaza and questioned why there are few student protests about Nigeria.