1/21/2019  Sudan  (Morning Star News)  A Sudanese Christian, who fled to Egypt after authorities in Sudan tortured and threatened to kill him if he refused to return to Islam, is now receiving death threats in Egypt. Unknown Muslims in Cairo began threatening him for his faith last year, 40-year-old Al Hadi Osman said. He has received death threats by text message, on social media, and verbally. After unknown persons on Aug. 15, 2018 raided his apartment and seized his passport, he went into hiding.   Osman, formerly an award-winning journalist in Sudan was arrested by national police who tortured him for three weeks. He was ordered to report to their offices daily, where he was repeatedly tortured in efforts to get him to return to Islam. He told the police he would rather die as a Christian then live as a Muslim. He is now seeking help from the United Nations to resettle in another country. He now living with another former Muslim from Sudan Let’s pray… Pray that the Lord will protect Osman from those who want to kill him. Pray that the United Nations will take up his application for resettlement and approve it. Pray that he and his Christian friend will be able to […]

10/25/17  Sudan  (Morning Star News) As the Sudanese government attempts to gain full control of the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC), five church leaders were arrested after refusing to stop their worship services. On October 22, police went to SCOC in Omdurman and ordered that the worship service cease. The church leaders were taken into custody after disobeying the police order, questioned, and then released later that evening. This comes after several others in the Omdurman area have been arrested and interrogated over the past couple of months. Let’s pray… Pray for the church leaders who are being targeted and arrested in Omdurman. Pray that the faith of Christians in this area would not be shaken due to persecution. Pray for a change of heart for the authorities who have been involved in these arrests.

9/6/17  Sudan  (ICN)   Although “forced conversion” is not legal in many areas of the world, it often does not protect Christians as is the case in Sudan. Those who do not adhere to Sunni Islam are often treated poorly, denied work, refused basic aid, and churches have even been torn down. Now, Christian children in Sudan’s refugee camps are not receiving food unless they say Islamic prayers. There are an estimated 700,000 Christian refugees in Sudan, and many live in camps that do not allow them leave. Let’s pray… Pray that those in refugee camps would have their basic needs met. Pray for opportunities for refugees to leave these camps and build new homes. Pray that those working in the refugee camps would have compassion on all who live there.

5/11/2017  South Sudan  (Morning Star News)  A pastor and another Christian serving a 12-year sentence in Sudan were freed today after they were granted a presidential pardon, sources said. The Rev. Hassan Abdelrahim had been in prison since his arrest in December 2015, as was Abdulmonem Abdumawla of Darfur. They were convicted on baseless charges of assisting Czech aid worker Petr Jasek – pardoned and released on Feb. 25 – in alleged espionage, causing hatred among communities and spreading false information, according to their attorney.   ……………..   Here at hakugai.org, we wrote about these men several times over the past 7 months. Thank you for your prayers!   Please pray… Praise God for the pardon and release of these two men, as well as for Petr Jasek and Pastor Kuwa Shamal, who were released earlier. Pray that Pastor Abdelrahim and Mr. Abdumawla will be able to readjust to life outside of prison quickly and that the Lord will completely restore them physically, emotionally and spiritually.

5/5/17  Sudan  (Voice of the Martyrs) On April 24, police arrested 27-year-old Mona Matta and her children, ages 2, 4 and 6, at their home near Khartoum while her husband, Azhari Tambra, was away. Mona and the three children, including one who is disabled, were accused of opposing authorities, lacking ownership papers, and betraying their country. When they returned home after being released later that night, they found their home and belongings destroyed. Mona, Azhari and their children are still in need of permanent shelter.  Please pray… Pray that Azhari and Mona will find a place to live and that their material needs will be met. Pray that their faith will grow as a result of persecution and that they will be filled with the peace and joy of the Lord. Pray for the Lord to pour out His Spirit on Sudan and draw many to Himself and use dreams and visions to show Muslims that He is the Savior of the world.  

4/13/2017  Sudan  (ACLJ) The persecution of Christians in Sudan has been increasing for years.  Pastors have been imprisoned, churches have been scheduled for demolition, and the country has banned the construction of new churches. The American Center for Law and Justice said that, “Those opposed to religious freedom in Sudan are attempting to systematically silence Christians.” You can help save Sudanese churches from demolition today.  Please pray… Pray for the protection of Christians in Sudan. Pray for Christians in Sudan to stand firm in their faith through this difficult time. Pray for revival in Sudan.

3/1/2017   Sudan  (All Africa) The Sudanese government said it would demolish 27 churches, but this action has been delayed because of a legal appeal. Sudan refuses building permits to Christians who want to build churches, which forces Christians to hold prayer services in houses, unmarked with no Christian symbols like crosses. Hopefully the demolition of 27 churches will not just be stalled, but revoked completely. Please pray… Praise God for the delay of the demolition of the 27 churches in Sudan. Pray that God will continue to block the demolition of the churches and that the demolition will be revoked completely.  Pray for Christians in Sudan who are being forced out of their buildings of worship; pray that they will be able to continue to worship Christ no matter where they meet.

2/27/2017  Sudan  (Morning Star News) Czech citizen Petr Jasek was released and returned to the Czech Republic after being jailed since December 2015. Two other Sudanese nationals, Pastor Abduraheem (right) and Mr. Abdumawla (left, remain in prison under numerous false charges stemming from Jasek’s actions to aid Christians in the country. Petr Jasek and the other men were originally charged after Jasek provided a donation for medical aid to a Sudanese Christian who was injured during a demonstration. The government falsely accused them of espionage and inciting hatred. Such persecution is very common in Sudan. The imprisonment of these men is the latest in a long history of imprisonment of Christians in Sudan. With the recent release of Petr Jasek, International Christian Concern is hopeful that the release of Pastor Abduraheem (right) and Mr. Abdumawla (left) will be imminent. Let’s pray… Pray that the Lord will move in the hearts of the responsible authorities to acknowledge that there is no evidence of espionage, etc. against Pastor Abduraheem and Mr. Abdumawla, and that they will be released soon. Pray that these pastors will be encouraged by the Lord in prison and that they will have a bright witness to their captors and fellow prisoners.