In a joint statement, the ACT Alliance, All Africa Conference of Churches, Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa, and the World Council of Churches expressed deep concern and strong condemnation of the violent escalation of hostilities in Sudan, specifically the recent attacks on the city of Port Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces.
“Until now, the City of Port Sudan had served as a haven for displaced civilians and a critical hub for humanitarian operations and diplomatic engagement,” reads the statement. “The deliberate targeting of key infrastructure—including the Osman Digna airbase, airport, seaport, fuel depots, and civilian areas—through drone strikes over the past four days has shattered the relative safety the city once provided.”
The attacks have inflicted widespread fear, destruction, and displacement, further compounding the suffering of a population already devastated by over two years of brutal conflict.
“As churches and faith-based actors rooted in the values of justice, peace, and dignity, we remain steadfast in our solidarity with the people of Sudan.”Joint statement on the attack on Port Sudan
“We denounce these actions as grave violations of international humanitarian law,” reads the statement. “Attacks on civilian infrastructure and spaces of refuge constitute war crimes.”
The statement urgently calls upon the international community, African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and United Nations Security Council to intervene decisively to halt these attacks and to hold those responsible accountable.
“We reiterate our appeal to all parties to the conflict in Sudan to immediately cease hostilities, ensure the protection of civilians, and return to dialogue and peaceful resolution of the conflict in good faith,” reads the statement. “As churches and faith-based actors rooted in the values of justice, peace, and dignity, we remain steadfast in our solidarity with the people of Sudan.”
Read the full statement here.
