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US Congress moves to impose, visa ban, asset freeze on Miyetti Allah over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria
A new bill introduced in the United States Congress seeks targeted sanctions against individuals and entities accused of severe violations of religious freedom in Nigeria.
The legislation specifically names the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore as responsible groups. Recommended sanctions for members include visa bans and asset freezes.
Smith Christopher, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, introduced the bill on Tuesday, praising President Donald Trump for re-designating Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC) under U.S. law.
The bill also highlights “Fulani-Ethnic Militias” operating in Benue and Plateau states as entities of particular concern (EPCs).
EPCs are non-state actors that have committed particularly severe violations of religious freedom under U.S. law. Previously designated EPCs include Boko Haram, ISIS-West Africa, Houthis, and the Taliban.
The introduction of the bill coincides with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s announcement that he intends to hold Nigerian officials accountable for alleged Christian genocide.
In October, Cruz proposed the ‘Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025’, which calls for sanctions against federal officials or state governors who allegedly promote, enact, or maintain blasphemy laws.
The Nigerian government has consistently rejected these claims, emphasizing that religion is not the primary driver of insecurity in the country.
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