Sunday 12 April

This week marks three years since conflict broke out between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). 150,000 people have been killed and over 13 million have been displaced in this war. Pray for a comprehensive ceasefire today.

Monday 13 April

Over the course of the war, both the RSF and the SAF have deliberately attacked churches from a wide range of denominations, and several mosques. Pray for the communities affected by these attacks, that they would be able to rebuild and worship freely.

Tuesday 14 April

In October the RSF captured the city of El Fasher in Darfur after a gruelling 18-month siege. Reports of atrocities emerged quickly, with some observers warning of a renewed genocide in the region. Ask God to comfort and provide for all who are grieving or displaced.

Wednesday 15 April

Today, on the third anniversary of the conflict, ask the Lord to miraculously cause weapons to fail and fall silent. He ‘makes wars cease to the ends of the earth’, ‘breaks the bow and shatters the spear …’ (Psalm 46:9).

Thursday 16 April

There is credible evidence that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its vice-president and deputy prime minister, Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour, are actively supporting the RSF. Pray that both the government of the UAE and Sheikh Mansour himself would be held to account for this.

Friday 17 April

Pray for CSW’s Sudan Specialist Mohaned Elnour, who was assaulted during a demonstration in Newcastle in December, for speaking out against the violations perpetrated by the SAF and RSF. Give thanks for Mohaned’s bravery; pray for justice to be served; and ask God to protect him and all Sudanese activists who are speaking out against injustice.

Saturday 18 April

Lord God, thank you that no war or crisis is too big for you. We pray for deliverance for Sudan – for a lasting peace, a return to democratic transition, and ultimately for justice for violations committed before and throughout the conflict. Amen.

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