The Christians of Nigeria are, in fact, being purged in a genocide, according to several NGOs. Every two hours, one Christian there is killed. "Heavily armed bandits, many of whom are said to be ethnic Fulanis, are waging their own form of Jihad;
To fend off the growing extremist influence in Pakistan, itsleadership should highlight the brutality of the pro-Talibanmilitants that are gaining ground in the northwest parts of thecountry. This is Pakistan's fight, but the U.S. can support thosePakistanis who are seeking to promote religious tolerance andpluralism and to develop civil society and democratic institutions,including the parliament, judiciary, and free press.