At noon on 8 July 2025, witnesses reported seeing vehicles belonging to police and Sudanese Armed Forces surrounding the Pentecostal Church in East Nile, Khartoum as civilians demolished the strutcure without any prior warning. The building, built in 1990, included a worship hall and administrative offices.
While police and the Army claimed to have no part in the process, the vehicles were clearly marked and their presence allowed the perpetrators to act with impunity. Police also prevented civilians from video recordings or photos during the demolition.
There were two bulldozers, four trucks and three large vehicles loaded with soldiers, as well as nearly 30 civilians.
Efforts to expel Christians from Sudan continue. In Shamaliya, mobs of extremists have also started harassing Christians as they meet for worship. Furthermore, many Christians report discrimination when claiming governmental aid packages.
Prayer Points
Church leaders are requesting prayer for:
- The church to respond in a Christ-like manner
- rebuilding the church
- For Christians not to succumb to the community pressure and attempts to push them out of the area and country.
- for harassment of Christians to cease and for the church to be able to meet and worship in peace
