Sudan Civil War Has Damaged or Destroyed at Least 160 Churches, Reports Show
Four years of civil war in Sudan have left at least 160 churches damaged or destroyed, according to reports from Christian advocacy groups. The conflict has displaced millions and cut off aid to Christian communities in affected regions.
At least 160 churches in Sudan have been damaged or destroyed since the country's civil war began four years ago, according to reports from Christian advocacy organizations tracking the conflict.
The war, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has displaced more than 10 million people. Christian communities in Khartoum and Darfur have been among the hardest hit.
Aid workers say access to affected areas remains severely limited. Churches that once served as community centers and food distribution points have been looted or burned. Pastors in several regions have fled with their congregations to neighboring countries.
International Christian advocacy groups have called on Western governments to increase pressure on both warring factions to allow humanitarian access. Some organizations have set up emergency funds to help displaced believers rebuild once the fighting stops.
The destruction of church buildings is part of a wider pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure. Hospitals, schools, and markets have also been targeted across multiple provinces.
Christian leaders in the diaspora have organized prayer campaigns and fundraising drives to support Sudanese believers. Several denominations have pledged long-term reconstruction support once conditions allow.
