Sudan
The North African region of Sudan—governed by British and Egyptian authorities until 1956—has long been a hotbed for Muslim-Christian tensions. Embroiled in a conflict that spans two civil wars, it is comprised of two nations: the Muslim Arab North Sudan and the predominantly Christian South Sudan, which gained its independence in 2011. The ongoing conflict has left the western Darfur region pockmarked by genocidal killings, regional power struggles, famine, and an orphan crisis; so much so that the United Nations declared it the site of one of the world’s most pressing humanitarian crises of the early 21st century.
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Amid ongoing violence, southern Sudan's Christians model a different kind of hope.
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Christians Worry About Getting Trampled Like Grass in Sudan ConflictThe African country has seen conflict and coup over and over, but this time, says historian Christopher Tounsel, believers are right in the middle of it.Français
As Churches Offer Refuge, Sudanese Christians Refine Theology of War“Already but not yet” takes on new meaning as violence scatters believers from Khartoum to corners of Sudan where biblical application has long been lived.
Khartoum Churches Damaged as Sudan Descends Closer to Civil WarAs foreigners evacuate, Sudanese Christians remain caught in the crossfire of rival generals.
Israeli Academics Question Archaeological DiscoveriesAnd other news briefs from around the world.Français
‘Domestic Abuse Was Worse than Death Row’Naghmeh Panahi and Mariam Ibraheem came together when the leaders that fought for escape from persecution failed to help them escape from domestic violence.简体中文繁體中文
Amid Cascade of Coups, African Christians Debate Civic DutyConcentrated lately in the impoverished and jihadist-plagued Sahel, military overthrows disturb democratic development. Do they equally disturb believers?Français
Let’s Praise Progress on Religious Freedom. Start with These Countries.Four Muslim-majority nations deserve our support and engagement, as an alliance of 33 other nations finds its voice.한국어
Coup Reversal Divides Sudan’s ChristiansControversial deal to bring back deposed prime minister turns many protesters against him. Sudanese believers debate if he did the best he could.
Reaching Youth for Christ During Sudan’s CoupWhen the military closed Khartoum’s airport and disrupted their discipleship training, a generational odd couple from YFC Lebanon improvised and preached to hundreds of students.
Worried Christians ‘Wait and See’ After Sudan CoupWith believers unable to communicate, international advocates weigh in on how the Sudanese church—buoyed by recent religious freedom gains—considers the military seizure of power.
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