SUDAN: Attention Brought to Darfur Crisis

One of the greatest tragedies of the 21st century is the continuing  genocide that is taking place in Darfur.  This crisis has been a hot topic in the blogosphere for quite some time now, and I'm happy to say that bloggers continue to talk about this vital issue.

Here are some points about the situation in the Sudan in case you are not aware of the horror that is taking place there in Darfur.

• Since 2003, 200,000 to 400,000 Sudanese have died and approximately 2.5 million have been displaced in the Darfur region of western Sudan.

• The genocide has come at the hands of government-supported Arab militia groups known as the Janjaweed. The marauding bands backed by the government of Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, have looted, burned homes, raped, slaughtered and enslaved Sudanese throughout this region.

• A “Save Darfur Now” rally of 10 to 15 thousand gathered in Washington D.C. on April 29th to spur the U.S. government to put an end to the genocide. Click here to see pictures and learn more about this event.

• Despite suffering intense persecution at the hands of Muslims, Dinka Christians have reached out to Muslim refugees in the bordering areas of Darfur.

• Through the Sudan Life Pack program and other aid, The Voice of the Martyrs has equipped Sudanese Christians such as the Dinkas to share God’s Word, love and provisions with Darfurian refugees. The packs include Bibles and basic survival tools, such mosquito net, a pot, matches, soap and more.

Please keep all of our brothers and sisters in your prayers.