{"id":102703,"date":"2026-08-26T02:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T02:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/?p=102703"},"modified":"2026-08-26T02:03:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T02:03:49","slug":"nigerian-christian-muslim-leaders-sign-peace-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/nigerian-christian-muslim-leaders-sign-peace-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Leader cristiani e musulmani nigeriani firmano una dichiarazione di pace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cppw-protected cppw-protected--overlay\"><div class=\"cppw-excerpt cppw-excerpt--overlay\"><p>More than 50 Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria have signed an interfaith peace accord aimed at reducing religious tensions, rejecting hate speech, and strengthening cooperation between the country\u2019s two largest religious communities. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Aug. 12, represents a positive step for a country that has endured years of religiously influenced violence, particularly in its northern and central regions. The accord also establishes a new body intended to promote cooperation between Christian and Muslim leaders across\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall paywp-paywall\" data-required-level=\"25\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cppw-lock-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h2>Continue reading with a subscription<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Get unlimited access to all our premium content and exclusive features.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-button\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/become-a-member\/\">Subscribe Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-login-link\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/login\/\">Already a subscriber? Sign in<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cppw-paywall__microcopy\">Enjoy unlimited access, cancel anytime.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 50 Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria have signed an interfaith peace accord aimed at reducing religious tensions, rejecting hate speech, and strengthening cooperation between the country\u2019s two largest religious communities. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Aug. 12, represents a positive step for a country that has endured years of religiously influenced violence, particularly in its northern and central regions. The accord also establishes a new body intended to promote cooperation between Christian and Muslim leaders across\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":102702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[100],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-102703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christian-news"],"mb":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":78306,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/u-s-military-training-force-arrives-in-nigeria\/","url_meta":{"origin":102703,"position":0},"title":"U.S. Military Training Force Arrives in Nigeria","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"Marzo 20, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"U.S. officials\u00a0confirmed to the media that\u00a0roughly 100\u00a0U.S. troops arrived in Nigeria on Monday, tasked with a mission to train and equip Nigerian anti-terror forces in their ongoing struggle against the country\u2019s rising terrorist threat.\u00a0\u00a0 About 200 troops are expected to be deployed in the coming weeks, according to The Wall Street Journal.\u00a0 An international coalition led by American military trainers has long worked to train their Nigerian counterparts, with a particular emphasis on such programs since the rise of Boko\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Christian News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Christian News","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/category\/christian-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":75283,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/nigeria-accounts-for-72-of-christian-killings-worldwide-new-report-finds\/","url_meta":{"origin":102703,"position":1},"title":"Nigeria accounts for 72% of Christian killings worldwide, new report finds","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"Luglio 27, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Member of Parliament David Smith, the U.K. special envoy for freedom of religion or belief, speaks at the parliamentary launch of the World Watch List on Jan. 14, 2026. | Credit: Open Doors Jan 16, 2026 \/ 10:11 am (CNA). More Christians were killed in Nigeria last year than anywhere else in the world combined, a new report has found, placing the country at the center of a growing global persecution crisis.Of the 4,849 Christians killed for their faith worldwide,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Christian News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Christian News","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/category\/christian-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Nigeria accounts for 72% of Christian killings worldwide, new report finds","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nigeria-accounts-for-72-of-Christian-killings-worldwide-new-report-finds.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nigeria-accounts-for-72-of-Christian-killings-worldwide-new-report-finds.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nigeria-accounts-for-72-of-Christian-killings-worldwide-new-report-finds.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nigeria-accounts-for-72-of-Christian-killings-worldwide-new-report-finds.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nigeria-accounts-for-72-of-Christian-killings-worldwide-new-report-finds.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":79723,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/we-must-not-ignore-christian-persecution-in-ethiopia\/","url_meta":{"origin":102703,"position":2},"title":"We Must Not Ignore Christian Persecution in Ethiopia","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"Marzo 6, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow\u00a0 Nigeria\u2019s continued presence on the Countries of Particular Concern list is a good sign that religious liberty still motivates the American soul.\u00a0Beyond this, Rep.\u00a0Chris Smith\u00a0(R-N.J.)\u00a0teamed up with\u00a0Rep.\u00a0Riley Moore\u00a0(R-W.Va.)\u00a0to introduce\u00a0the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026\u00a0in the U.S. House of Representatives.\u00a0 In response to this action, Religious Freedom International notes\u00a0that\u00a0Smith has chaired 13 hearings focused exclusively on Nigeria\u00a0during\u00a0the past 30 years.\u00a0These\u00a0positive\u00a0endeavors\u00a0confronting violations of religious freedom should be applauded.\u00a0\u00a0 Nevertheless, because evil never rests,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Christian News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Christian News","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/category\/christian-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":70321,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/nigerian-priest-those-responsible-for-killing-christians-muslims-should-be-held-accountable\/","url_meta":{"origin":102703,"position":3},"title":"Nigerian priest: Those responsible for killing Christians, Muslims should be held accountable","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"Gennaio 6, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A map of Nigeria. \/ Credit: SevenMaps\/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Nov 25, 2025 \/ 11:30 am (CNA). Nigerian priest Father Mathias Ashinnoitian Adugba says more must be done to hold people accountable for the deaths of Christians and Muslims in the country.Amid increasing media reports of religious persecution and violence in Africa\u2019s most populous nation, Adugba told EWTN News reporter Valentina Di Donato that the \u201croots\u201d of the multilayered conflict must first be exposed before justice for victims can be achieved.\u201cWe\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Christian News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Christian News","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/category\/christian-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Nigerian priest: Those responsible for killing Christians, Muslims should be held accountable","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nigerian-priest-Those-responsible-for-killing-Christians-Muslims-should-be-held-accountable.webp?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nigerian-priest-Those-responsible-for-killing-Christians-Muslims-should-be-held-accountable.webp?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nigerian-priest-Those-responsible-for-killing-Christians-Muslims-should-be-held-accountable.webp?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nigerian-priest-Those-responsible-for-killing-Christians-Muslims-should-be-held-accountable.webp?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":69745,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/african-union-responds-to-trumps-claims-regarding-nigerias-religious-freedom-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":102703,"position":4},"title":"African Union Responds to Trump\u2019s Claims Regarding Nigeria\u2019s Religious Freedom","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"Dicembre 24, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The African Union finally addresses the killing of Christians in Nigeria and released its statement in response to President Donald Trump&#8217;s threats to Nigeria if circumstances do not change.\u00a0 On Oct. 31, Trump officially designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and called attention to the targeting of Christians there, threatening military intervention if Nigeria didn&#8217;t take action to stop the killings.\u00a0 Now the African Union is pushing back, claiming that holding Nigeria responsible for the attacks is\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Christian News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Christian News","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/category\/christian-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":5623,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/it\/learn\/biden-administration-criticized-for-omitting-nigeria-from-religious-persecution-watchlist\/","url_meta":{"origin":102703,"position":5},"title":"Biden administration criticized for omitting Nigeria from religious persecution watchlist","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"Giugno 29, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"[ad_1] Source A map of Nigeria. \/ Credit: SevenMaps\/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. 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