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Supporters of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) rallied in Nigeria to protest against the United States and then-President Donald Trump over threats of military action.
During the demonstration, which centred on the assertion “There’s no Christian genocide in Nigeria”, protesters were captured dragging the American flag across the ground—a move many viewed as deeply provocative.
The protesters rejected claims that Nigerian Christians were facing systematic extermination, asserting instead that such accusations misrepresent the country’s inter-religious dynamics.
They used the slogan to push back against foreign intervention and Washington’s rhetoric on Nigeria’s internal affairs. At the same time, their act of desecrating the U.S. flag underlined their anger at what they described as external threat and diplomatic pressure.
Organisers stated that the demonstration was a clear message to U.S. decision-makers, saying they would not tolerate perceived attempts to dictate Nigeria’s security or religious policy from abroad.
The staging of the rally underscores rising frustration with foreign commentary on Nigeria’s religious situation and the broader geopolitics of intervention. Meanwhile, critics of the protest condemned the dragging of the U.S. flag as disrespectful and detrimental to diplomatic norms.
This episode highlights the intersecting issues of religious identity, international relations and protest expression in Nigeria. By emphasising “no Christian genocide” the IMN supporters attempted to reshape narratives around religious conflict in Nigeria while also publicly rejecting U.S. threats of military or diplomatic action.
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