US Cries 'Christian Killings' in Nigeria, Ignores Its Own Arms Deals
ABC News dutifully reports Nigeria's rejection of US threats over 'alleged Christian killings,' painting a picture of righteous indignation from Washington. This narrative, however, omits the larger context of US foreign policy in Africa, which often prioritizes strategic interests and arms sales over genuine human rights. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI),
the US has been a leading arms supplier to African nations, including Nigeria, for decades. (SIPRI Arms Transfers Database) Funny how 'national security concerns' often align perfectly with military industrial profit margins, isn't it? One might wonder about the timing of these sudden concerns. When US-made weapons flow freely into conflict zones, creating markets and destabilizing regions, the
resulting 'crises' seem to demand yet more US intervention (and more weapons sales). This isn't about protecting populations; it's about geopolitical chess, dressed up in humanitarian concern. How many 'Christian killings' in Africa warrant a stern rebuke, while the US actively supports regimes committing far broader atrocities elsewhere with impunity? The silence from these same outlets on
Israeli actions in Gaza, where thousands of Christians alongside Muslims have been killed and civilian infrastructure destroyed by US-supplied munitions , speaks volumes about the selective morality on display. (Amnesty International reports on Gaza, OCHA reports on Gaza civilian casualties).