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Nigerian Christians targeted, massacred solely because of their faith.An appeal to Trump Administration to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern March 12, 2025 
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Chairman Smith's opening remarks at House hearing on religious persecutions in Nigeria March 12, 2025 The following are excerpts of opening remarks by Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ) at a House hearing entitled “Conflict and Persecution in Nigeria: The Case for a CPC Designation," held in Washington, DC on March 12, 2025. 'One of our distinguished witnesses—Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of the diocese of Makurdi, Nigeria— will testify today that” Militant Fulani herdsman are terrorists. They steal and vandalize, they kill and boast about it, they kidnap and rape, and they enjoy total impunity from the elect... More
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Congressional Hearing Set for Weds., March 12Rep. Smith to chair hearing on unabated Nigerian religious freedom violations March 11, 2025 – U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, will chair a congressional hearing on the ongoing religious freedom violations in Nigeria, and whether Africa’s most populous nation should be officially designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the U.S. State Department. WHAT: Congressional hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee: “Conflict and Persecution in Nigeria: The Case for a CPC Designation” WHO: Smith, members of the Subcommi... More
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Rep. Smith raises serious concerns over election of Albert Ramdin as OAS Secretary General March 11, 2025 – Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), today expressed serious concerns regarding the election of Suriname's Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). “Suriname Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin’s record regarding democratic governance, as well as his close ties to foreign actors, particularly the People’s Republic ... More
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News-Journal news article'Debbie's Dream Foundation Honors Congressman Chris Smith as 2025 Congressional Steward of the Dream to Cure Stomach Cancer' March 11, 2025 Historic number of stomach cancer advocates unite on Capitol Hill to push for increased research funding amid growing concerns over federal science budget cuts. Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) successfully wrapped up its 13th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day, where nearly 200 patients, caregivers, and supporters met with members of Congress to advocate for increased federal funding for stomach cancer research. As part of this year's efforts, DDF honored Con... More
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