Christian Persecution in Ethiopia Demands Continued International Attention, Advocates Say

International Christian Concern is urging the United States not to lose sight of Christian persecution in Ethiopia, even as the Iran war dominates headlines and foreign policy attention. Nigeria's continued presence on the State Department's Countries of Particular Concern list is a positive sign that religious liberty still motivates American foreign policy, but advocates warn that Ethiopia -- where Christians face violence from multiple armed factions in the country's ongoing civil conflicts -- risks being forgotten in the shuffle. The appeal comes as Representative Chris Smith pushes legislation that would require the State Department to more systematically track and respond to anti-Christian violence in Africa.