Nigerian human rights activist tells it like it is
Freethought Radio
Freedom From Religion Foundation
4.6 • 577 Ratings
🗓️ 12 December 2025
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Dr. Leo Igwe, who is a noted human rights activist in Nigeria, talks about the religious violence in Nigeria and explains why Trump's saber-rattling isn't helping. The video version of this interview is also available on YouTube.
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