Overview
- On Nov. 1, Trump warned on his social platform that continued tolerance of killings of Christians in Nigeria would trigger an immediate suspension of all U.S. aid and support.
- He added that the United States could deploy force to “sweep out” perpetrators and said he directed the Defense Department to prepare military options.
- The warning followed his Oct. 31 move designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom violations.
- Separately, U.S. Syria envoy Barak said interim president Sharaa is expected to visit Washington on Nov. 10 for a White House meeting with Trump, a first if it occurs, according to Axios and regional reports.
- Barak expressed hope that Syria would join the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State, linking talks to reconstruction and better ties after the Assad-era government fell last December.