Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- Top US officials met with Nigerian officials on Thursday for the first session of a joint working group focused on addressing the violent attacks that the US says target Nigerian Christians.

The working group was established after President Donald Trump declared Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern' over allegations of Christian genocide.

The primary aim of the group is to reduce violence targeting vulnerable Christian communities in Nigeria and to encourage conditions that allow all citizens to coexist peacefully.

The meeting was held in Abuja during the visit of a high-level US delegation, led by Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker.

PREMIUM TIMES reports that Ms Hooker also serves as the "head of the US-N...