US Sanctions Nigerians Over Christian Violence, Ignores Gaza Starvation
The US State Department is reportedly restricting visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians, a headline-grabbing measure for 'human rights.' (ABC News via AP) Meanwhile, the same State Department continues to greenlight weapons shipments to Israel, actively enabling the starvation and slaughter of tens of thousands in Gaza. One might wonder if their moral compass only spins when
convenient, or perhaps, when politically expedient. Where are the visa restrictions for Israeli officials responsible for over 37,000 Palestinian deaths, including thousands of children, or the deliberate aid obstruction leading to famine? This selective outrage showcases a familiar pattern: immediate response to certain crises deemed 'problematic' for US allies, while actively aiding and abetting
far more devastating humanitarian catastrophes elsewhere. The US Treasury blocked a proposal by the UN Security Council to sanction Israeli extremists attacking aid convoys to Gaza. (The Guardian, June 2024) Yet, Nigerians attacking Christians get swift visa bans. How many more civilian deaths must accumulate before US officials face any consequences, or does 'accountability' only apply to those
without powerful lobbies in Washington?