# Persecution of Christians in Sudan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/persecution-of-christians-in-sudan > Updated: 2026-08-22T12:00:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Christian clergy and civilians in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains and South Kordofan regions are facing an escalating wave of targeted attacks, including killings and abductions. Reports from the aid organization Open Doors highlight specific incidents, such as the death of Pastor Adel Idris Jongool and six civilians during an attack on a theological seminary in Dabbi on July 24, and the June killing of Pastor Youhanna Al-Amin following the looting of a church medical warehouse. As the country’s civil war continues, churches that previously functioned as neutral sanctuaries are increasingly being occupied for military use or targeted during raids. The violence is attributed to various actors, including the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-North (SPLA-N). While some violence is linked to religious and tribal tensions, other incidents appear connected to ransom demands or disputes over humanitarian aid. This instability occurs alongside a massive displacement crisis, with the UNHCR reporting that approximately 12 million people have been displaced by the conflict. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Sudan: Christian leaders targeted in rising wave of attacks Christian leaders and communities in Sudan’s South Kordofan and Nuba Mountains face rising violence, including killings and abductions, amid the nation's civil war and factional fighting. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-christian-leaders-targeted-in-rising-wave-of-attacks ### 2026-08-20: Sudan: Targeted attacks on Christian clergy and civilians reported Christian aid group Open Doors reports targeted killings and kidnappings of pastors and civilians in Sudan amid the ongoing civil war and widespread religious persecution. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-targeted-attacks-on-christian-clergy-and-civilians-reported --- Cite as: Persecution of Christians in Sudan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/persecution-of-christians-in-sudan