Testimonies across Sudan revealed escalating violence against Sudan’s Christian minority during the country’s ongoing war, from drone strikes, church demolitions and intimidation.
The testimonies, cited in an investigation by Sky News Arabia, add to a growing list of allegations of atrocities committed by both sides in Sudan’s war, with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (SAF) accused of abuses.
Christians are estimated to number about two million in Sudan, roughly four per cent of the population. While religious freedoms improved during the civilian-led transitional period after 2019, the 2021 military coup and subsequent war have renewed concerns over religious freedom and minority protection.
On December 25, 2025, SAF dro
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