Christians in Nigeria up to 10 times more likely to be killed in jihadist attacks

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New data shows that Christians are far more likely to be killed by jihadist groups in Nigeria than muslims.

The latest from the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) shows that Christians were targeted in killings nearly eight times more often last year, down from 10x the year previous. Experts say the country's government is not doing enough to recognize the nature of these targeted killings or to protect religious freedoms for Christians, who make up just under half of the country's population.

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