The conflict in Sudan has been going on for over two years now, and has been recognised as one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Over 15 million people have been displaced including three million who have fled the country. No matter how long the war and human rights violations continue, we will remain persistent in prayer and advocacy. Thank you for raising your voices.
Find out more at csw.org.uk/sudan
Sunday 15 June
When former president Omar al Bashir was overthrown in 2019, there was significant hope for greater rights and freedoms in Sudan. Sadly, the current conflict is destroying that hope for the future. Pray urgently for the guns to fall silent, for civilians to be protected and justice for the Sudanese people.
Monday 16 June
As of March 2025, some estimates suggest the war has resulted in 150,000 deaths, with civilians facing dangers from aerial bombings and house to house fighting. Civilians are also at risk from acute humanitarian shortages, and famine has been declared in several parts of Sudan. Lift up the families who have lost loved ones or been injured. Pray for provision for those in need.
Tuesday 17 June
Pray for 3,800 families who are displaced in White Nile State. Originally from the Nuba Mountains in the south, they had been displaced to the capital Khartoum over a decade ago due to war and are now displaced once again. Local authorities have refused to provide them with support, and they are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Most of this community are Christians, who also face religious and ethnic discrimination, intimidation and arbitrary arrest.
Wednesday 18 June
Pray for those who are courageously providing medical and humanitarian aid, despite the risks. Thank God for them and ask him to protect all those working to save lives.
Thursday 19 June
Sudanese women have experienced some of the worst of the violence. Mona Rishmawi (an independent investigator of the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan) has described the conflict as one ‘fought on the bodies of women’. Pray for urgent action to protect women and girls from the pervasive threat of sexual and gender-based violence.
Friday 20 June
This week is Refugee Week in the UK, and today is World Refugee Day. Spend a minute in silence, contemplating the situation faced by millions of displaced people seeking to escape this and other terrible conflicts. Pray that they would find safety, shelter, provision and understanding.
Saturday 21 June
God of justice, we lament that the conflict in Sudan continues to rage. Our hearts break for the victims of violence, famine and displacement. We call on you to bring restoration, hope and peace to this nation. Turn swords into ploughshares (Isaiah 2:4) and let mercy reign. Amen.