Sudan

In the past few months, however, violence in Sudan increased to levels not seen since the signing of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace agreement.  In Abyei and Southern Kordofan, hundreds of people have been killed and over a hundred thousand displaced as a result of military aggression by Sudanese armed forces (SAF).

On June 20, leaders of southern and northern Sudan signed an agreement to create a buffer zone in the border areas of Abyei and withdraw all their armed forces. The agreement allows for deployment of an interim peacekeeping mission, authorized by the UN Security Council Resolution 1990.

On the other hand, President Omar Al-Bashir has renounced the South Kordofan accord meant to contain the violence in that state. Al-Bashir’s repudiation means that his army will continue to attack innocent civilians. As people of faith, we must continue to advocate for peace in Sudan.