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Sultan, CAN to Nigerians: Reject hate speech, embrace dialogue
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Sultan, CAN to Nigerians: Reject hate speech, embrace dialogue

Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria have jointly launched the Interfaith Code of Conduct (ICoC), a framework designed to combat hate speech and promote peaceful coexistence. The initiative was unveiled during a conference in Abuja, where representatives of the Sultan of Sokoto and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) emphasized the importance of dialogue and rejecting divisive rhetoric. The ICoC aims to encourage responsible religious leadership and practical actions such as community-based peace initiatives. Both leaders stressed that Nigeria's religious diversity should be seen as a strength, urging faith leaders, government, civil society, and the media to collaborate in implementing the code.

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Sultan, CAN to Nigerians: Reject hate speech, embrace dialogue

Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria have jointly launched the Interfaith Code of Conduct (ICoC), a framework designed to combat hate speech and promote peaceful coexistence. The initiative was unveiled during a conference in Abuja, where representatives of the Sultan of Sokoto and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) emphasized the importance of dialogue and rejecting divisive rhetoric. The ICoC aims to encourage responsible religious leadership and practical actions such as community-based peace initiatives. Both leaders stressed that Nigeria's religious diversity should be seen as a strength, urging faith leaders, government, civil society, and the media to collaborate in implementing the code.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically sensitive issue related to religious harmony and national unity, the framing remains balanced, presenting the perspectives of both Muslim and Christian leaders without overtly favoring one side. The emphasis is on collaboration and shared goals, with no明显 sl

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