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By Dennis Sadowski

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In releasing its annual report April 29 in Washington, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom cited Nigeria as a country where violence is tolerated by the government, which it said allows Christian and Muslim perpetrators to continue their attacks unhindered.

“Until the Nigerian government recognizes there is a sectarian aspect to this conflict and violence, it will not be solved,” said Leonard A. Leo, the commission chairman.
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