Massacre of Christians Being Downplayed

According to reports by Catholic aid organizations and eyewitnesses, the night of June 12 in the Nigerian village of Yelwata saw a brutal massacre, in which 200 Christians were killed, V4NA writes. Victims were shot, burned alive, and entire families were slaughtered in their homes. The attackers arrived in the village on motorcycles, shouting “Allahu Akbar” as they set fire to shelters and opened fire on those fleeing.

Illustration (Source: NurPhoto via AFP)

Even churches offered no refuge to the displaced; the attackers killed children, women and men alike, using machetes and other weapons. The state secretary emphasized:

This tragedy is not an isolated case, but part of a more severe, global problem. He pointed out that Christians are persecuted in many parts of the world and that in Nigeria alone, more than 4,000 Christians were killed in 2024. However, as he put it, this reality is being ignored or denied by many Western governments and aid organizations.

he said.

This denial must end. Hungary stands by persecuted Christians and expects the international community to protect Christian lives and human dignity,

the V4NA article quoted the state secretary.

Cover photo: Illustration (Source: NurPhoto via AFP)