In Depth:  Sudan

Luke Randall

Christians in Sudan face continued targeting and are victims of “heinous crimes” amidst the ongoing civil war in Sudan which shows no signs of easing any time soon.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) workers with contacts on the ground in the country which is being torn apart by civil war, told en that they “reject any suggestion that the conflict shows signs of abating,” and revealed that Christians have been targeted by both warring parties since the conflict began.

Sudan’s two million Christians fear for the future of their country, according to a spokesperson for the charity Open Doors.

‘Church leaders I am speaking to are urging everyone to pray,’ says Fikiru Mehari, an Open Doors researcher for the East Africa region. ‘Many fear Sudan is vulnerable to collapse. From this chaos, Islamist extremists could rise and impose harsh Sharia law. This would prove deadly for Christians.’