All articles tagged with #us designation
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Al Jazeera
The US has officially designated Colombia's largest criminal group, the Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC), as a terrorist organization, which could impact ongoing peace negotiations and increase violence, despite previous efforts to facilitate peace with the group.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News
The US has officially designated Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' due to severe violations of religious freedom and persecution of Christians, following accusations by President Trump and threats to cut aid, amidst ongoing violence by extremist groups. The designation aims to prompt targeted responses, with Congress investigating the situation and considering sanctions, amid disputed casualty figures and Nigerian government pushback.