Day 2
Sudan
Civil war between two armies in the Sudan is causing continuous conflict in the country. The humanitarian crisis is so vast that many millions of people are internally displaced, and more than a million have fled the country, while many more are living in squalid camps. Children are the worst hit victims, and many have died with the outbreak of measles. Many Sudanese are suffering and living in abject poverty, not knowing how they will survive the day. Pray for those who have not had the opportunity to learn about our Savior, Jesus Christ. Pray for them to know of Him and invite Him into their lives (The Bible, Isaiah 40:28).
Source:
Sudan’s civil war triggers an ‘unimaginable’ humanitarian crisis
Sudan has moved to 10th position in the World Watch report 2023 by Open Doors for Christian persecution due to escalation in hostilities Chairman/ Presidential Standard of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan- Incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Burhan since 25 October 2021. Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan- Incumbent Osman Hussein (Acting) since 19 January 2022. Persecution of Christians remains incredibly high in Sudan and hasn’t changed much in the last year. Christians have been treated badly for their faith in Christ. They have endured hate speech and terrible abhorrence. As it was illegal for Muslim women to marry non-Muslim men, many such people were forced into reconversion. In many areas, the Churches were vandalized and burned down. Although the majority are Muslim, there is a substantial Christian minority in Sudan. The new transition government is trying to gain recognition on the international stage and is working to provide protection for religious minorities. Many Sudanese Christians welcome the changes, while others say it’s too late. Still, others say the country has a long way to go to demonstrate acceptance of them and other religious minorities.

Day 2
South Sudan
In South Sudan, war and semi-permanent flooding have left people to scavenge for food, with long-term consequences for their health. Many parts of the country have been underwater now for four years. One extreme season after another has displaced one million people. Because of flooding, crops and cattle perished.
International relief aid could not counter climate change, war, and corruption damages. They failed to help people recover from their hardship. South Sudan’s government, ranked as one of the world’s most corrupt, has failed to convince investors to fund its projects for climate adaptation. Many parents are painfully suffering to keep their children alive. Pray for God’s saving grace to protect the dying children and keep them busy (The Bible, Psalm 9:9-10).
Source:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/11/02/south-sudan-climate-floods-war/
Salva Kiir Mayardit is the President. and Abdalla Hamdok was appointed as Prime Minister by the Sovereignty Council on 21 August 2019, as part of the country’s transition to democracy.
South Sudan, a nation of roughly 11 million people, is seen as one of the most diverse nations in the region, consisting of more than 60 different ethnic groups. Around 60% of its population identifies as Christian. Although it attained independence from Sudan in 2011, in recent years, political disputes have largely fallen along ethnic lines. South Sudan is only recently emerging from a devastating, multiyear civil war. However, it has been mired in political instability and violence since 2013. Although the new outbreak of war caught the Church unprepared in South Sudan, it has played a major role in protecting people and mobilizing humanitarian support, and in mediating local peace and reconciliation processes rebuilding the capacity of the nation.

Day 2
Afghanistan
Praise God for Christian Believers who continue to minister to the poor and needy in Afghanistan. Many people struggle to make ends meet, even struggling to feed their families and keep warm in the winter. Pray for the ministries that are trying to help meet these needs. Pray for financial provision so that NGOs can continue to help. It is difficult to know when it is safe to share their faith with those they serve through the ministries. Pray that God will give them divine and tangible wisdom and discernment to know whom they must share the Gospel with and who they must not. Pray for the safety of Christian Believers this Christmas season, and may they be filled with the Joy of the Lord (The Bible, Psalm 20:5).
Source: Christian workers in the region
Afghanistan is perhaps best known as the birthplace of the Islamic extremist group, the Taliban. Originally a group of radical Islamic scholars, the founders of the Taliban intended to bring political and economic stability to the nation after nearly two decades of conflict. However, its radical practices brought oppression and the country’s poverty worsened. The subsequent 20 years of military intervention from international troops protected the development of an elected government. However, troop withdrawals in mid-2021 saw a rapid collapse and a return of the Taliban to power, prompting one of the most extreme large-scale evacuations of foreigners and vulnerable national staff. More than 2 million refugees have sought shelter in neighboring nations. Since the Taliban returned to power, the economy has failed to recoverinternational sanctions are extreme and the lives of women and children are very difficult. Christians living in Afghanistan cannot easily meet for fellowship, but online services, resources, and outreaches continue to be highly effective.
