Post by Rev Hopkins on Mar 14, 2016 17:54:29 GMT -5
REFUGEE CHURCHES IN SUDAN CLOSED
Sudanese authorities have closed off meeting places of Christian congregations caring for refugee communities in the capital Khartoum. The closure of the churches follows a Ministry of Internal Affairs order issued at the beginning of February to churches serving refugee communities to register by Feb. 15.
“On Friday, March 4, refugee churches that used to meet at the Presbyterian Church compounds in Jerief and Suq Arabi areas have learned that their meeting places have been closed off and sealed with new locks. The Presbyterian Church in Gerief was also closed for services to Sudanese Christians,” a source told us. “At least six churches were unable to conduct their main services on either Friday or Sunday.” Read More
Sudanese authorities have closed off meeting places of Christian congregations caring for refugee communities in the capital Khartoum. The closure of the churches follows a Ministry of Internal Affairs order issued at the beginning of February to churches serving refugee communities to register by Feb. 15.
“On Friday, March 4, refugee churches that used to meet at the Presbyterian Church compounds in Jerief and Suq Arabi areas have learned that their meeting places have been closed off and sealed with new locks. The Presbyterian Church in Gerief was also closed for services to Sudanese Christians,” a source told us. “At least six churches were unable to conduct their main services on either Friday or Sunday.” Read More