US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria for Boko Haram conflict.

The United States launched powerful and deadly strikes against groups affiliated with ISIL in Nigeria, following accusations of a “Christian genocide” enabled by the Nigerian government. The targets of the strikes have not been disclosed, but reports suggest they may be linked to an armed group known as “Lakurawa”. The strikes, launched on Christmas Day in northwest Nigeria, are seen as symbolic and play into the narrative of saving Nigerian Christians. Nigeria confirmed the attacks and emphasized they were part of international cooperation efforts, denying any religious motivations for the strikes.

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