In just four days time, South Sudan will become the newest nation on earth. Children are practising the new national anthem and flag poles are being raised in the county offices. Schools have started their two week holiday but still practices of singing and marching continue.
Things to pray for:
1) The Nuba Mountains
The Nuba Mountains sit north of the North-South border, in the terrain governed from Khartoum. However, resisting oppression from this regime, the people of the Nuba Mountains fought with the Southern SPLA during the long civil war. The coming of independence leaves these people in an unclear and insecure position. With the North wanting to assert their authority, they have started an offensive in the Nuba Mountains that seems nothing short of genocide. The atrocities that the South suffered for decades seem to be starting afresh in these hills.
2) South Sudan
Please pray for South Sudan as the 9th July and independence approaches. It seems that the whole country is holding its breath until then. There has been insecurity in this state due to a rebel militia and there are other agitations throughout the country.
3) Regina and Her Baby
Last night my friend Regina (Dut's wife) had a sleepless night in her mud hut due to intense pains. She is at least six months pregnant. Please pray that she will get better soon and that the baby will be kept safe.
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