Faith
Franklin Graham Urges Prayer After Sudan Massacre
Faith Facts
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized the last government-held city of el-Fasher after an 18-month siege, taking control on October 26, 2025.
- Evangelist Franklin Graham denounced the violence as the “face of radical Islam” and called for believers to pray for Sudan’s suffering civilians.
- The RSF’s actions, including verified executions of civilians and war crimes, have prompted international condemnation and calls for urgent global intervention.
Witnesses and international observers report that paramilitary RSF fighters committed grave atrocities against civilians during their recent offensive in el-Fasher, western Sudan. The city, following a lengthy siege, has seen thousands killed and millions displaced under escalating violence.
Evangelist Franklin Graham expressed heartbreak over the situation, highlighting the brutal persecution Christians and others face under radical ideologies.
“This is the face of radical Islam. We’ve been working in Sudan for over 30 years, and our hearts break for this country,” Graham stated, urging believers to pray for those at risk.
Verified footage depicts RSF fighters executing unarmed men, with international organizations confirming that these acts violate established human rights laws. The Israeli Humanitarian Research Lab’s satellite images further corroborate reports of mass killings.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide called for urgent intervention, with their leadership describing the violence as horrific and expressing distress over the use of child soldiers within RSF ranks.
“Images of RSF fighters humiliating, torturing and killing civilians are just a snapshot of the devastating violence that civilians in El Fasher have been enduring for the past 18 months and are now being subjected to without any protection,” said CSW’s Founder President Mervyn Thomas.
The RSF, rooted in the Janjaweed militia responsible for past genocide, remains led by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, expanding its influence through regional alliances and foreign support. The ongoing conflict threatens not only Sudan’s unity but also its vulnerable communities seeking peace and security.
As faithful believers, we are called to stand in prayer for Sudan and advocate for justice and protection for the innocent. Let us unite our voices for those suffering, trusting the Lord to bring hope and restoration.