26 Christians Detained in Sudan Now Released
As the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces in Sudan rages on, the situation has become increasingly precarious for Christians.
On October 11 (2024), the SAF arrested 26 Christians as they fled the area of Al-Ezba/Bahri in Khartoum state, to seek refuge in the Shendi area of the River Nile state. Since the arrest, all the believers have been released.
The Christians – all belonging to the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCoC) – were arrested and interrogated by the National Intelligence Division and accused of collaborating with the Rapid Support Forces.
While all citizens are being caught in the violence, Open Doors teams working within Sudan have said Christians suffer worst of all.
The hostility facing Christians is particularly acute outside Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum. But the epicenter of the conflict is the capital, where most Christians live. Many have been forced to flee, while those who remain are put at further risk
“This arrest is evidence and a reminder of the painful situation of Sudanese Christians,” says Jo Newhouse, spokesperson for the work of OD in SSA.
“Fighting over the past year has only exacerbated the suffering of the most vulnerable. We call on Sudan’s partners and the international community to do all in its power to convince the warring factions to find negotiated solutions to the conflict.”
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