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US Lawmaker: Scenes from Nigeria's Middle Belt "Will Stay With Me The Rest of My Life"

Congressman Riley Moore, leader of a U.S. House delegation investigating claims of targeted violence in Nigeria, has delivered a harrowing account of his visit, vowing to push for action to end what he described as a "genocidal campaign" against Christian communities. In a statement on social media, Moore detailed the "heartbreaking stories" his team witnessed during their fact-finding mission to Benue State, part of Nigeria's conflict-ridden Middle Belt region. Key Findings from the Delegation's Visit Congressman Moore, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, led the delegation to gather firsthand information for U.S. policy.  His key observations include: *   Scale of Displacement: He confirmed there are over 600,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State, predominantly Christians forced from their homes. *   Insecurity in Camps: Moore reported that the IDP camps themselves are "regular...