Sudan cleric cries foul

A PASTOR from the Evangelical Church in Sudan has lashed out at the Sudanese government, accusing Khartoum of violating religious freedom and targeting churches.

Reverend Yahya Abdurrahman made his comments after Khartoum authorities issued a warning notice about the impending demolition of 25 churches in Sharq Al Neel and Khartoum North, on the grounds that they were illegally built in residential areas, Radio Tamazuj reported on Wednesday.

“This move targets the churches in Khartoum, because they always claim that these churches have trespassed into public places, but I think it is a deliberate plan,” said Abdurrahman.