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Last chance to avoid humanitarian tragedy in the Nuba Mountains

Last chance to avoid humanitarian tragedy in the Nuba Mountains

Escalating Government of Sudan (GoS) attacks on civilian targets and drought-induced crop failures across the region have placed over 84,500 civilians in a life-threatening situation in the Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M) controlled areas of the Nuba Mountains.

27 June 2001

The Oil Road

The Oil Road

The people in southern Sudan do not catch a glimpse of any oil money. At the same time as the regime in Khartoum is pumping billions of Swedish kroner with the help of the international oil companies, the displaced people in Bentiu are starving to death.

19 June 2001

More news from the Sudan

More news from the Sudan

The Christians gathered for prayer at all Saints Cathedral Khartoum of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan on Wednesday 11th. April where by the Church authorities were to also brief them of the steps taken to approach the government over the unfair treatment they were given to ban the celebration at Green Square.

25 April 2001

Statement on bombing of Fraser Cathedral, Lui

Statement on bombing of Fraser Cathedral, Lui

Except for the short duration when GOS had stationed its military units in Lui from 1995/96 - 1997, I know and categorically state herein that this place (Lui) has always been, and still is, a civil population centre best known for its religious and education life. 

17 January 2001

Tribute to the Revd Dr Marc Nikkel

Tribute to the Revd Dr Marc Nikkel

I am sorry to share with you the sad news that Marc Nikkel our brother and missionary to Sudan died on the early morning of Sunday 3rd September in his sister and brother-in-laws' home in Reedley, CA. 

05 September 2000

Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon in Juba, Sudan

Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon in Juba, Sudan

In a sermon in the southern Sudanese city of Juba on Sunday morning, Dr Carey called for misconceptions and misunderstandings to be put aside in the interests of peace and reconciliation.

01 May 2000

The Light comes to Sudan

The Light comes to Sudan

The Diocese of Yambio has published the first edition of a new quarterly newsletter, The Light, which marks a new stage in the development and growth of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.

28 March 2000

But God is not defeated

But God is not defeated

A book published to mark the centenary of the Episcopal Church in Sudan [ECS] declares that church in the massive African country of Sudan will continue to grow irrespective of the many problems the country and the church itself are currently facing.

08 March 2000

Pilgrimage to Sudan

Pilgrimage to Sudan

Joseph Ayok lost his mother and two brothers in the civil war that has been devastating southern Sudan for the last 30 years. Joseph, a former Olympic athlete, is now a vicar in Dorset after he fled to England 17 years ago. But he hasn't forgotten his native country, and his life's mission is to highlight the suffering of people in Sudan.

24 February 2000

Sudan: New Archbishop elected for fast growing Anglican Church

Sudan: New Archbishop elected for fast growing Anglican Church

Bishop Joseph B Marona has been elected Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS). He succeeds Archbishop Benjamina Yugusuk, who retired two years ago. 

18 February 2000