John Cleese blasts world’s silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists

Nypost · Apr 12, 2026 · 426 words · By Fox News

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John Cleese blasts world’s silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists “Monty Python” actor John Cleese warned this week that the world has failed to live up to the ideal of saying “Black lives matter” when it ignores…

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Why it matters

Numerous news sources around the world, including The Associated Press, reported that according to local military and officials, at least 26 people were killed in three separate Easter attacks in northern Nigeria.

Common ground

This has caused multiple prominent commentators to not only criticize the terrorism rife in the region, but the silence of the international community that they argue is politically-motivated.

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“Numerous news sources around the world, including The Associated Press, reported that according to local military and officials, at least 26 people were killed in three separate Easter attacks in northern Nigeria.”

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The provided evidence only contains general Wikipedia articles about 'Easter' and 'Easter Bunny,' none of which mention any attacks in northern Nigeria or the Associated Press reporting on casualties. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated or verified using the evidence provided.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Easter, also called Pasch () or Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the Bible's New Testamen…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit—sometimes dressed with clothes—bringing Easter eggs to people. Originat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The holiday of Easter is associated with various Easter customs and foodways (food traditions that vary regionally). Preparing, coloring, and decorating Easter eggs is one such popular tradition. Lamb…
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“Cleese had been responding to a post from the Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Senior Counsel at The Justice Department, Leo Terrell, who had asked, “Why isn’t the world talking about the massacre of Christians by Islamist terrorists??!!!!””

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No evidence was gathered for this claim, meaning no sources were found to confirm or deny the interaction between John Cleese and Leo Terrell regarding the massacre of Christians.

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“He had recently made headlines for condemning a mass Muslim prayer that occurred in Trafalgar Square, a British military memorial.”

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The evidence provided is a general Wikipedia entry about the 'Royal Television Society Programme Awards' and does not contain any information regarding John Cleese condemning a mass Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square.

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“Cleese also made waves by tweeting, “The UK has always been based at the deepest level on Christian values, regardless of dogma. “Despite the many mistakes made by churches, for centuries British people have been influenced by Christ’s teaching. If these values are replaced by Islamic ones, this will not be Britain any more.””

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No evidence was gathered for this claim, meaning no sources were found to confirm or deny John Cleese's specific tweet regarding Christian and Islamic values in the UK.

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“John Cleese is one of many British public icons who were once liberal darlings, but have since spoken out against far-left dogma, similar to how “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling has since waged a long-term campaign against transgender ideology.”

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No evidence was gathered for this claim, meaning no sources were found to confirm or deny John Cleese's comparison to J.K. Rowling regarding speaking out against far-left dogma.

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“Another prominent example includes atheist commentator Richard Dawkins, the author of “The God Delusion,” who has argued that Christianity is something of a bulwark for European civilization and has identified himself as a “cultural Christian.””

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No evidence was gathered for this claim, meaning no sources were found to confirm or deny Richard Dawkins' arguments about Christianity being a bulwark for European civilization.

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