US reps pass bill to withhold all assistance to Nigeria until terror attacks are addressed
The US House of Representatives has passed an amendment to withhold 100 percent of aid to Nigeria until the government takes effective action against ongoing violence and terrorism. Representative Gregory Steube argued that previous 50 percent withholding was insufficient given the severity of the humanitarian crisis and religious persecution in the region.
The US house of representatives has agreed to an amendment bill that would increase withholding of assistance to Nigeria from 50 percent to 100 percent until the West African nation takes effective steps to prevent and respond to violence within its territory.
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