Police officers walked into a church Bible class and took into custody Pastor Kabashi Idris of the African Inland Church and evangelist Yacoub Ishakh of the Independent Baptist Church. They were charged with violating public order under Article 77 of Sudan’s penal code, and then released. A radical Muslim neighbour had filed a case against them, prompting the police to arrest them. He had told police his children were singing the songs of the Christians and feared they might convert to Christianity. His house is near the church and last month he filed a complaint that the church was disturbing the peace by worshipping in song. A guilty verdict could result in a three-month prison sentence, a fine, or both, and the court could issue an order to cease worship services.
Sudan: church leaders arrested
Written by David Fletcher 23 Jun 2022Additional Info
- Pray: for the 2 million Christians in Sudan who now fear the return of the most repressive and harsh aspects of Islamic law. (Matthew 5:44)
- More: www.christianpost.com/news/sudanese-police-arrest-2-christians-leaders-during-bible-study.html
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