Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict

The decision was announced by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, the national body responsible for coordinating Christian pilgrimages. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Nigeria has suspended all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank due to escalating security concerns in the Middle East.

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) announced the immediate halt to prioritize pilgrim safety amidst the conflict.
Around 600 Nigerian pilgrims currently in the region have been evacuated.
The suspension affects both state-organized and private tours, and will remain in place until the situation stabilizes.

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