Background:

Catastrophe is not too strong a word to describe Sudan's current status. Massive protests in 2018 eventually led to the arrest of the President and the end of his rule, 30 years after he seized power in a military coup. A transitional military-civilian government was formed in 2019, but this brief hope for progress was undone by subsequent military coups. Now, civil war rages between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces which was formed from government-supported paramilitaries. The millions of Sudanese who want neither of these forces to rule them have been subjected to atrocities by both sides.

1. Over 10 million Sudanese are displaced, and famine - especially in Darfur - reaches out to claim more lives. Pray that the legacy of oppressive, militaristic rule in Sudan might be ended in Jesus’ name. Pray for a government that will oversee a flourishing of the country – most importantly through the rapid spread of the gospel.

2. Sudan has known only war for its entire modern history. Violence is rife throughout Sudan, which is regarded as one of the world's least stable nations. Pray for sweeping change at the highest levels and throughout the land - for repentance, restitution and rebuilding of communal life.

3. Nearly half of Sudan's population are under age 18; almost all have grown up in a context of suffering and trauma. Pray for Christian ministry to these vulnerable children. Operation Mercy, SOS Children, Kids Alive International and Living Water work with children at risk, but many more such ministries are needed.