05 July 2015

2 Christian pastors may face death penalty in Sudan for openly practising their faith

Two Christian pastors are facing trumped-up charges punishable by death in Sudan for openly practising their faith in a country known for persecuting Christians.

A court in Sudan recently ruled that Presbyterian pastors Yat Michael Ruot and Peter Yein Reith may be charged with espionage and for undermining the constitution, which is punishable by death.

They are also facing charges for allegedly promoting hatred among or against sects, offending Islamic belief, disturbing public peace, and committing blasphemy. [Christian Today] Read more