Sudan's horrific civil war is being overlooked. Here's how Christians can pray for peace

Sudan’s civil war has killed an estimated 150,000 people and displaced half the population, yet remains largely ignored by international media. Rafat Samir explains the impact it’s had on the country’s 2 million Christians and how believers worldwide can pray

In April 2023, a bloody civil war began in Sudan. So far, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, with millions driven from their homes.

The shocking extremity of the violence was laid bare for all to see in recent weeks as the city of El Fasher was finally captured by one of the warring factions after an 18-month siege. Satellite images showed piles of bodies strewn across the city, along with the wreckage of burned-out buildings.

In spite of the horrific death toll, the conflict seems to remain permanently on the periphery of our awareness, never gaining more than a few short mentions on the news. Church leaders, including Most Rev Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, have urged Christians to join together in prayer.

But how can we pray for the nation – and the 2 million Christians who live there?