Sudan (MNN) — The Sudanese army regain control of the national radio and television headquarters, thus lifting the communications blackout imposed by rebel forces in February.
“In conflicts and wars around the world, opposing armies view ownership of leading media as giving the upper hand. If the media works, then it eliminates the enemy’s message and spreads his message,” explains John*, a unfoldingWord partner focused on Sudan.
“Last I heard, television was not working in Khartoum, but having one is extremely valuable for them. »
Lifting of the blackout authorized a Sudanese Muslim group to reopen its community soup kitchens, providing one meal a day to Muslims breaking their Ramadan fast in Khartoum.
Ramadan is also an essential time for the Sudanese army to control the media because “both sides believe in jihad, which is a holy war,” John explains.
“If both sides say the other is wrong and unfaithful, then (each) can present their side as having a sacred goal, and that makes victory at all costs noble. »
The war is far from over, but John and his organization – which we cannot name for security reasons – remain committed to their work in Sudan. By empowering local evangelical workers, they introduce desperate people to the hope of Christ.
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“Living our faith and engaging with the suffering of the world is the responsibility of every Christian,” says Jean.
“God will lay on your heart what He has planned for you to be involved in, whether it’s just in prayer or in praying and giving, or even leaving, sometimes.”
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