Russia, AU Tell US To Respect Nigeria's Sovereignty Amid Talk Of Possible Military Action

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : "The AUC fully respects Nigeria's sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its Constitution and international obligations.
59% : The Army Chief also placed strong emphasis on troop welfare, describing it as vital to morale and performance in combat.
58% : "Your welfare has been taken care of from improved ration and cost allowances to prompt payment of entitlements and enhanced medical care.
56% : " ‎‎IMPI added that a better understanding of the situation in Nigeria through government-to-government engagement would lead to the US withdrawing Nigeria from its CPC list.
52% : It urged external partners, including the US, to prioritise diplomatic engagement, intelligence-sharing, and capacity-building initiatives over unilateral military threats.
51% : He warned that relying solely on presidential advisers may not yield meaningful results, stressing that successful international engagement depends on having the right messenger.
47% : Open Doors also reported that 82% of the 4,998 Christians killed globally for faith-related reasons in 2023 occurred in Nigeria, while the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) recorded 1,637 deaths of Christians between April and June 2023 alone.

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