The security crisis in Nigeria is complex and has a significant religious dimension.
A dispute between Sen. Cruz and Nigerian government officials revolves around two key issues: whether certain officials are collaborating with Boko Haram jihadists, making the government indirectly responsible for the "mass murder" of Nigerian Christians, and how to characterize the current security situation in the country.
The question arises as to whether an insurgency can be described as religious when its victims include Christians, Muslims, and others.
Why kill Muslims as well, if Boko Haram has it in for Christians only?
Author's summary: Nigeria's security crisis has a complex religious dimension.