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A civil war that has ravaged Sudan since 2003 may finally see some peace in the coming days with the newly signed peace agreement.
The Sudanese civilian war has killed 300,000 people in western Darfur alone.
The Sudanese government reached this agreement with the Sudan Revolutionary Front, a coalition of rebel groups, according to Mission Network News.
The agreement between the two covers a list of things, including land ownership, shared power between all parties involved, and the return of people who have fled their homes in the civil war.
The rebel forces will be dismantled, however they will be given the opportunity to join the country’s army.
The hope is palpable for the nation as Voice of the Martyrs, Todd Nettleton shares what the atmosphere is like there.
Nettleton says: “This agreement should, in theory at least, pave the way for peaceful coexistence within Sudan. Hopefully, a nation that is not focused on fighting others within its borders can instead focus on development and moving forward. towards what we hope is a civil government. “
Earlier this year, the country celebrated another victory by outlawing its oppressive law of apostasy. This prohibits any other female genital mutilation, as well as achieves other religious freedom and human rights goals.
MNN’s Kevin Zeller says, “Pray for lasting peace to come to Sudan and for Christians to have more freedom to proclaim the Gospel.”
