NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Officials in Sudan are delaying a verdict in the trial of two pastors and two others because evidence is insufficient for conviction and they do not want to release them, sources told Morning Star News. The Rev. Kwa (also transliterated Kuwa) Shamaal, head of Missions of the Sudanese Church of […]
Sudan Delaying Case against Pastors to Avoid Releasing Them, Sources Say
Evidence remains flimsy, attorney says.
December 20, 2016 By -
Life of Christian Imprisoned in Algeria for Blasphemy in Danger, Family Fears
Health deteriorating; Muslim inmates threaten to attack him.
November 29, 2016 By -
ISTANBUL, Turkey (Morning Star News) – The daughter of an Algerian Christian sentenced to three years in prison on a charge of blaspheming Islam fears for his life, religious freedom advocates said. Muslim prisoners reportedly planned to beat Slimane Bouhafs, 49, for defending his faith, and his health has faltered due to lack of medical care, […]
Christian School Closed in Sudan Ordered to Re-Open
Muslim appointed by government to school relinquishes control.
November 14, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – A judge in eastern Sudan today ordered a Christian school that government officials had taken over to resume classes under the prior Christian administration, according to the headmaster. The Appeal Court for Administrative Affairs in Madani, Al Jazirah state, thus cancelled an order by the Madani commissioner calling for […]
Christian School in Sudan Closed Down after Police, Civilians Seize Property
Al Jazirah state to run institution.
October 30, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – The future education of more than 1,000 pupils was unclear after authorities closed down a Christian school in eastern Sudan last week, sources said. Civilians who bused in from Khartoum and elsewhere aided armed police in taking over the Evangelical Basic School in Madani, Al Jazirah state on Oct. […]
Church Buildings in Khartoum, Sudan at Risk of Demolition
Authorities continue crack-down on minority Christians.
October 28, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – A congregation of mainly ethnic Nuba and South Sudanese nationals are fearful that authorities in Sudan could demolish their building at any time, a church member said. Officials from Khartoum state’s Ministry of Planning and Urban Development on Sept. 29 notified leaders of the Presbyterian Church of Sudan (PCOS), […]
Authorities in Sudan Arrest More Christians in Takeover of School
Two pastors, seven others detained for four days.
October 13, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Two pastors and seven other Christians in Sudan were detained for four days last week after trying to stop a group of civilians and police from taking over their school, according to one of the arrested pastors. Local police on Oct. 6 arrested the Rev. Samuel Suliman, headmaster of […]
Arrest of Christian Workers in Sudan Serves Islamist Regime as Warning to Others
International community takes note of repressive measures.
September 29, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Christian workers imprisoned under charges related to tarnishing Sudan’s image are innocent, but their arrests serve the Sudanese government as a warning to others against criticizing the Islamist regime, sources said. Foreign diplomats and international rights activists have taken notice of the case since Morning Star News in December […]
Authorities Arrest Christian Leader in Al Jazirah State, Sudan, in School Takeover
A dozen teachers also detained, released on bail.
September 13, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Authorities in southeastern Sudan arrested the headmaster of a Christian school last week and took over its property, sources said. Armed police and officials from the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) on Sept. 5 arrested the Rev. Samuel Suliman and 12 teachers at the school in Madani, capital […]
Charges against Pastors in Sudan Could Lead to Death Penalty
Trial begins for church leaders, two others.
August 22, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Prosecutors in Sudan yesterday accused two church leaders and two others of tarnishing the image of the country and crimes calling for the death penalty, sources said. The trial began yesterday after it was postponed on Aug. 14 when authorities failed to transfer the pastors to court, a defense […]
Government Fires Teacher from Christian School in North Khartoum, Sudan
Police physically remove headmistress from her office.
July 21, 2016 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Police in Sudan last month showed up at a Christian school, handed over a letter of dismissal of the headmistress and physically removed her, installing another teacher in her office, sources said. Civilians supporting Muslim investors’ desire to take over the church property on which the Bahri Evangelical School […]