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2019.04.12

Sudan President Omar al-Bashir’s Brutal Reign Comes to an End

Sudan flag4/12/2019  Sudan  (ICC)

On April 11, President Omar al-Bashir, known for brutal policies against Christians and other minorities, was forced to step down in Sudan, bringing an end to his 30-year reign. This comes after nearly four months of protests, dozens of deaths at the hands of the security forces, and endless chants of “revolution!” against the despised leader who ruled the vast country plagued by famine and war. The deposed president is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity in the early 2000s which killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Bashir was president during the Sudanese Civil War caused by an effort to establish Sharia law throughout Sudan. Bashir’s military is also responsible for bombing civilians in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, a region of the country where a significant Christian minority lives. With his commitment to Islamic extremism, Sudan was ranked the 6th most dangerous country for Christians during his decades long rule.

Let’s pray…

  • Pray that the new government will end the government-level persecution of Christians in Sudan.
  • Pray that the churches and Christians in Sudan will have freedom to worship and to preach the Gospel.
  • Pray that the church buildings and Christian schools that were taken over by the government under Bashir will be returned to their rightful owners.