The violence following the death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang (click here for details) appears to have subsided in recent days. While the official death toll stands at approximately 130, some reports say as many as 400 were killed. The death toll climbed as mobs of Arab Muslims raided Christian areas of Khartoum in retaliation for riots by southern Sudanese youth. Pray that the violence will completely cease and that Dr. Garang's dream of peace for Sudan will be realized.
Update: Violence Subsiding
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- Country Information
Population
49,197,555 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Sudanese Arab (70), Fur, Beja, Nuba and Fallata (30)Religion
Sunni Muslim, small Christian minorityLeader
President (to be determined)
Transitional military leadership in placeGovernment type
Presidential republicLegal system
Mixed legal system of Islamic law and English common lawSource: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Sudan
Pray that Christians throughout Sudan will continue to entrust themselves to Christ and preach the Gospel boldly, knowing Jesus is the ruler over the kings of the earth (2 Timothy 1:7-12, Revelation 1:5).
Pray also that peace, justice and religious freedom may be firmly established.
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Humanitarian Aid Denied to Muslim-Background Believers
Refugees in Sudan
Photo: Flickr / EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (cc)Now in its eighth month, Sudan's civil war has displaced over six million people, many of whom were forced to take refuge in camps where food and other basic resources are scarce. Some humanitarian assistance has been provided to the country, which is then distributed through smaller local aid groups. According to a Christian ministry worker in the region, this aid has been denied to some displaced followers of Jesus.
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Christians Wounded Amid Military Violence
A Coptic church in Sudan.
Photo: Wikipedia / Bertramz (cc)Five Christians were injured when unidentified gunmen entered a Coptic Orthodox church in Omdurman, Sudan, in the early morning hours of May 14th. Those wounded during the attack were Rev. Arsanius Zaria and his son, a church cantor, a guard and another parishioner. All five believers received hospital treatment and have since been released.
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Church Leader Arrested on False Allegations
A chapel in Sudan.
Photo: VOMCFor two years, Abdalla Haroun Sulieman lived in Lebanon. Upon returning to Sudan in February 2022, Abdalla declared that he had come to faith in Christ. While sharing his newfound faith with the people of his community, he also prayed with them, frequently asking God to minister healing to those struggling with infirmities.
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Apostasy Charges Added to Christian Couple's Case
Nada and Hamouda
Photo: ADF InternationalHamouda Teya Kaffi and his wife Nada Hamad Koko have been facing ongoing problems since he first came to faith in Christ during 2018. Since it was unlawful for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man, Nada's family initially forced her to have the marriage annulled by an Islamic court. At the time, Hamouda could have been accused of apostasy, an offence punishable by death, but he was fortunately spared of any criminal charges.
